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Risk exposure in software risk analysis is calculated using:

Provider’s order:                     metformin 500 mg PO every day Available:                                See label How many tablet(s) will be administered per dose (one time per day)?                     Don’t include the label  in the answer.                  _______ tablet(s)

Sliding Scale Insulin Provider’s order:                    Sliding scale regular insulin Blood sugar:                           151-200           2 units                                                 201-250           4 units                                                 251-300           6 units                                                 301-350           8 units                                                 >350              Call provider Patient’s results from fingerstick blood sugar is 251. How  many units of insulin will be administered? Which vial will be used to draw up the insulin? Pick two answers to address both questions.

Provider’s order:                      lisinopril 7.5 mg PO now Available:                                  See label How many tablet(s) will be administered?                     Don’t include the label  in the answer. Round to the nearest 1/2 tablet (if required)                 _______ tablets

Provider’s order:                  A patient has 180 mL of Normal Saline left to infuse (in the bag).                                             The IV is infusing at 60 mL/hr.                                             How many hours does the IV have left to infuse?Don’t include the label in the answer.Round to the nearest 10th (if needed). _______ hours

Provider’s order:          solu-medrol 60 mg IM now Available:                     See label            What solution will be used to reconsitute this medication for IM use? _______ How much of this solution will be added to reconstitute this medication? Don’t include the label  in the answer.  _______ mL How many mL(s) of reconstituted medication will be administered? Don’t include the label  in the answer.Round to the nearest 10th _______ mL

Provider’s order:                      Start heparin protocol                                                   Initial bolus of 110 units/kg Available:                                 See label Patient weight:                        248 pounds How many kg will be documented as this patient’s weight?                     Don’t include the label  in the answer.Round to the nearest tenth (if required)                 _______ kg How many mL(s) will be administered for the bolus?Don’t include label in the answer.Round to the nearest 10th _______ mL Provider’s order:                      Start continuous infusion 30 units/kg/hour                                                   Initial bolus of 110 units/kg Available:                                 Heparin 25,000 units/250 mL D5W How many units/hour will is ordered to be given to this patient?  Don’t include the label  in the answer. Round to the nearest tenth (if required) _______ units/hr If administered by pump, at what rate (mL/hr) should the pump be set for the continuous infusion? Don’t include the label  in the answer. Round to the nearest tenth (if required) _______ mL/hr

Provider’s order:              ondansetron 3 mg IVP stat for nausea            Available:                          See label Recommended rate:         Administration rate should not exceed 4 mg/2 min             How many mL(s) of this medication will be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ mL  Over how many minutes will the medication be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ minute(s)

Provider’s order:     2 liters of normal saline to infuse over 12 hr If administered by a pump, at what rate (mL/hr) should the pump be set?     1    mL/hr Round to the nearest tenth

Provider’s order:                    Erythromycin oral suspension, 225 mg qidAvailable:                               See label                                            Child’s weight:                       64 lb Recommended dose:             30-50 mg/kg/day  How many kg does the child weigh? Don’t include the label in the answer.Round to the nearest 10th _______ kg How many mL(s) of this medication will be given per dose? Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ mL How many mg will be given total for the day? Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ mg Is this a safe dose? (yes or no) _______