A client is receiving heparin intravenous (IV) at a rate of 1,800 units/hour. The IV solution is labeled, "Heparin Sodium 20,000 Units in 5% Dextrose Injection 500 mL* After receiving the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) result, the healthcare provider prescribes an Increase of 5 mL/hour in the IV rate. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)

The healthcare provider prescribes cefazolin 800 mg IM every 6 hours. The available vial is labeled, "Cefazolin 1 gram," and the instructions for reconstitution state, "For IM use, add 2.5 mL sterile water for injection to provide a total volume of 3.0 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

An adolescent with meningococcal meningitis is receiving a continuous IV infusion of penicillin G, which is prescribed as 20 million units in a total volume of 2 liters of normal saline every 24 hours. The pharmacy delivers 10 million units/liter of normal saline. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

A client with an extrapyramidal reaction receives a prescription for diphenhydramine 35 mg IM. The medication is supplied as 50 mg/mL in a 1 mL prefilled single- use syringe. How many mL should the nurse give? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A client receives a prescription for 1 liter of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 8 hours. The IV administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

The pharmacy delivers an IV infusion of sodium chloride 100 mL with regular insulin 50 units for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis. The prescription rate is 10 units/hour. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only.)

The healthcare provider prescribes a loading dose of digoxin 0.6 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with heart failure (HF). The nurse obtains digoxin Injection 500 mcg in 2 mL vial from the electronic medication system. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A child who weighs 66 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day by mouth (PO) in divided doses every 12 hours. The bottle is labeled, "Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)

The nurse is reviewing instructions with a client who is to take 120 mL of a carbohydrate balanced meal replacement four times a day, three hours postprandial. The client has a measuring cup marked in ounces. How many ounces should the client take for each dose? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) begins active labor at 38 weeks gestation and receives a prescription for zidovudine 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV), to be administered over 1 hour. The client weighs 185 pounds. Based on the client's weight, how many mg should the nurse prepare to administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

The healthcare provider prescribes an intravenous (IV) bolus of diltiazem 0.25 mg/kg for a client with atrial fibrillation. The client weighs 178 pounds. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)