1. A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g intermittent IV bolus in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL over 30 min. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 3 mg/kg/day IM in three divided doses to a client who weighs 85 kg. The amount available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to reconstitute amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium oral suspension for administration to a client who has a respiratory tract infection. According to the label, what actions should the nurse take? (Refer to the medication label below.)

Directions for mixing:

Tap bottle until all powder flows freely. Add approximately 2/3 of total water for reconstitution (total = 67 mL)

Shake vigorously to wet powder. Add remaining water, again shake vigorously. Dosage: See accompanying prescribing information

Tear along perforation

Keep tightly closed.

125 mg/5 mL AMOXICILLIN/ CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

when reconstituted, each 5mL contains: AMOXICILLIN 125 mg. as the trihydrate

CLAVULANIC ACID, 31.25 mg, as clavulanate potassium

Shake well before using.

Must be refrigerated

Discard after 10 days.

A nurse is reviewing medications prescribed for a client. For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse contact the provider for clarification?

A nurse is preparing to administer lisinopril 2.5 mg PO to an older adult client. Available is lisinopril 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

1. A nurse is preparing to administer fentanyl 0.5 mcg/kg via IV bolus to a client who weighs 187 lb. Available is fentanyl 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1,500 mL IV to be infused over 12 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 15 mg PO to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Available is prednisone 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer exenatide 10 mcg subcutaneous. Available is exenatide 250 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 99 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 1,000 mg/100 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 5 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 210 lb. The amount available is gentamicin 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)