A client has been prescribed a medication with a recommended dose of 2mg/kg. The client weighs 60 kg. How many mg of medication should be administered?

100mg

120mg

140mg

160mg

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

To calculate the dose of a medication based on the client’s weight, the nurse should multiply recommended dose by the client’s weight in kg. In this case, the recommended dose is 2mg/kg and the client weighs 60 kg so, the nurse should administer 2mg/kg x60kg=120mg of medication.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Step 1: 6 mL ÷ 3 min

Answer: 2 mL/min

A. 31gtt/min B. 32gtt/min C. 33gtt/min D. 34gtt/min

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

To calculate drops per minute, the nurse should multiply the infusion rate in mL/hr by the drop factor in gtt/mL and divide by 60min/hr. In this case, the infusion rate is 125mL/hr and the drop factor is15gtt/mL so, the nurse should deliver(125mL/hrx15gtt/mL)/60min/hr=31gtt/min.

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