Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam

Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam

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Question 1: View

6500 mcg = ______ mg

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Explanation

1 mg = 1000 mcg
6500 mcg ÷ 1000 = 6.5 mg

Final Answer:6.5


Question 2: View

103.8° F =_______ C

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Explanation

Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
= (103.8 − 32) × 5/9
= 71.8 × 5/9
= 359 ÷ 9
= 39.9


Question 3: View

4.8 kg = ______ lb.

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Explanation

Conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.2 lb.

4.8 × 2.2 = 10.56.

Rounded to one decimal place = 10.6.

Final Answer:10.6


Question 4: View

The nurse is reviewing the 12-hour intake and output record of a patient consuming a clear liquid diet. The urinary catheter collection bag has a total of 1200 mL for the entire shift. The patient has also produced 450 mL of green emesis throughout the shift. The patient consumed one cup of coffee for breakfast, one 16 oz. container of soup, and 4 oz. of ice. The patient has had two 50 mL infusions of piperacillin IV. What is the patient's total intake?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

Explanation

Use 1 cup = 8 oz and 1 oz = 30 mL.

Coffee: 1 cup = 8 oz = 8 × 30 = 240 mL.

Soup: 16 oz = 16 × 30 = 480 mL.

Ice: 4 oz = 4 × 30 = 120 mL.

IV piperacillin: 2 × 50 mL = 100 mL.

Outputs (urine 1200 mL and emesis 450 mL) are not included in intake.

Total intake = 240 + 480 + 120 + 100 = 940 mL.

Final Answer:940


Question 5: View

Calculate the 12-hour intake of the following patient:

For breakfast, Mrs. Smith consumed 4 oz. of milk and 4 oz of black coffee. At 1030, she urinated 450 mL. At 1100, she received 125 mL of ampicllin IV and drank 400 mL of water. At lunch time, Mrs. Smith consumed 8 oz of water and 4 oz of apple juice. At 1300, Mrs. Smith urinated 400 mL of urine and produced 75 mL of green emesis. At 1500, Mrs. Smith consumed 7 oz of ice chips an 4 oz of jello. For dinner, she consumed 50% of her meal and 8 oz of soda and 8 oz of water.

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

Explanation

Use 1 oz = 30 mL.

Breakfast: 4 oz milk + 4 oz coffee = 8 oz = 8 × 30 = 240 mL.

1030: urine output (450 mL) — not part of intake.

1100: 125 mL IV ampicillin + 400 mL water = 525 mL.

Lunch: 8 oz water + 4 oz apple juice = 12 oz = 12 × 30 = 360 mL.

1300: urine (400 mL) and emesis (75 mL) — outputs, not intake.

1500: 7 oz ice chips + 4 oz jello = 11 oz = 11 × 30 = 330 mL.

Dinner: 8 oz soda + 8 oz water = 16 oz = 16 × 30 = 480 mL. (Assumed “50% of her meal” provided no additional measurable fluid.)

Total intake = 240 + 525 + 360 + 330 + 480 = 1935 mL.

Final Answer:1935


Question 6: View

The healthcare provider orders lanoxin 125mcg PO daily. Available from the pharmacy is lanoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Explanation

Ordered dose = 125 mcg

Available concentration = 0.05 mg/mL = 50 mcg/mL

Volume to administer = Ordered dose ÷ Concentration
= 125 ÷ 50
= 2.5


Question 7: View

You are to administer 12.5mcg of levothyroxine PO to a patient. The pharmacy sends levothyroxine 0.025mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths)

Explanation

Ordered dose = 12.5 mcg

Supplied dose = 0.025 mg = 25 mcg

Number of tablets = Ordered dose ÷ Supplied dose
= 12.5 ÷ 25
= 0.5

Final Answer:0.5


Question 8: View

The healthcare provider has ordered 500 mg of ampicillin. The vial is a 1 g vial, and after reconstitution, the label reads 1 g/5 mL. How many mL will you administer?

Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

Explanation

Step 1: Available concentration = 1 g/5 mL = 1000 mg/5 mL = 200 mg/mL

Step 2: Ordered dose = 500 mg

Step 3: Volume to administer = 500 ÷ 200 = 2.5

Final Answer: 2.5


Question 9: View

The healthcare provider has ordered acetaminophen 470mg PO Q4-6h for a temperature >101.6F. The child's weight is 59.4 lb. The recommended safe dose range is 10-15mg/kg/dose Q4-6h. Is the dosage safe?

Write yes or no.

Explanation

Step 1: Convert weight to kg
59.4 ÷ 2.2 = 27 kg (approx).

Step 2: Safe dose range
10–15 mg/kg = 270–405 mg per dose.

Step 3: Ordered dose = 470 mg.

Step 4: Compare
470 mg > 405 mg (upper safe limit).


Question 10: View

The healthcare provider has ordered ampicillin 400mg IV Q12h. The child's weight is 20 lb. The recommended safe dose range is 50-100 mg/kg/day. Is the dosage safe?

Write yes or no.

Explanation

Step 1: Convert weight to kg
20 ÷ 2.2 = 9.1 kg (approx).

Step 2: Safe daily dose range
50–100 mg/kg/day × 9.1 = 455–910 mg/day.

Step 3: Ordered dose
400 mg every 12 hr = 800 mg/day.

Step 4: Compare
800 mg/day is within 455–910 mg/day.


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