Ch, 25 Calculation of Dosages part 3

Question 1

atropine 0.2 mg SC was ordered stat. The drug is available at a dosage of 0.4 mg/ml. for the correct required dosage, how many ml of atropine should be administered

Answer 1

0.5

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding generic drug names

Answer 2

all drugs have a generic name

Question 3

How many milliliters (ml) are found in a 1.5L bag of an intravenous solution

Answer 3

1500ml

Question 4

What does the abbreviation D5W stand for

Answer 4

5% dextrose in water

Question 5

An intravenous IV fluid bad contains 1000 ml of 5% dextrose and 0.45% NaCl how many grams of dextrose are in each bag

Answer 5

50

Question 6

a patient presents to the pharmacy with a precription for: Omnicef 125 mg/5ml
Sig: 1 and 1/4 teaspoonful po qd for 10 days
Dispense: quantity sufficient for 10 days
how many milliliters of Omnicef would be required to fill this prescription

Answer 6

63

Question 7

Which method of intravenous fluid administration is more appropriate for replacement of electrolytes in a patient who is dehydrated

Answer 7

continuous

Question 8

By federal law, all medications must be identified with the control number, which is also called the

Answer 8

lot number

Question 9

the prescriber orders heparin 10000units SC; the dose on hand is 40000 units/ml. what is the correct dosage, in ml, that should be given

Answer 9

0.25ml

Question 10

The medication vial contains 1000000 units of penicillin G. the label directions state: “Add 2.3 ml of sterile water to the vial, 1.2ml= 5000000 units.” how many milliliters equal 2000000units

Answer 10

0.48 ml