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QUIZ
1. A client receives a prescription for azithromycin 500 mg PO x 3 days.
Azithromycin is available as 25 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer per dose?
Answer 2
2. 0.9% normal saline with inamrinone 0.1grams/100 ml is prescribed for client
with heart failure. The medication is to be delivered at a rate of 400 mcg/min.
The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many
ml/hr?Answer 24
3. A male client receives a prescription for ondansentron hydrochloride 4 mg IV
to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication
is available in 2mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?Answer 2
4. A child who weighs 55 lbs receives a prescription for atovaquone with
proguanil 125 mg/50 mg PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 to 20
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, HESI - DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE
QUIZ
1. A client receives a prescription for azithromycin 500 mg PO x 3 days.
Azithromycin is available as 25 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer per dose?
Answer 2
2. 0.9% normal saline with inamrinone 0.1grams/100 ml is prescribed for client
with heart failure. The medication is to be delivered at a rate of 400 mcg/min.
The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many
ml/hr?Answer 24
3. A male client receives a prescription for ondansentron hydrochloride 4 mg IV
to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication
is available in 2mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?Answer 2
4. A child who weighs 55 lbs receives a prescription for atovaquone with
proguanil 125 mg/50 mg PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 to 20
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