DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS NURSING 2026 EXAM ( GRADE
A+)
1. Question
You are caring for a pediatric patient admitted with a respiratory infection. The
physician orders ampicillin 250 mg IM every 6 hours. The pharmacy sends you a
multi-dose vial labeled 500 mg/2 mL. However, before preparing the medication,
you check your patient’s chart and see that the child is terrified of needles and
has refused injections before. The mother asks you to use the smallest volume
possible to make the injection less painful. How many milliliters will you draw up
for each dose to ensure accurate dosing with minimal injection volume?
Ordered dose: 250 mg
Available concentration: 500 mg in 2 mL
Fill in the blank.
Answer: BLANK 1 of 1 mL per dose
Answer: Fill in the blank 1 of 1
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Correct Answer:
1 mL per dose
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A+)
1. Question
You are caring for a pediatric patient admitted with a respiratory infection. The
physician orders ampicillin 250 mg IM every 6 hours. The pharmacy sends you a
multi-dose vial labeled 500 mg/2 mL. However, before preparing the medication,
you check your patient’s chart and see that the child is terrified of needles and
has refused injections before. The mother asks you to use the smallest volume
possible to make the injection less painful. How many milliliters will you draw up
for each dose to ensure accurate dosing with minimal injection volume?
Ordered dose: 250 mg
Available concentration: 500 mg in 2 mL
Fill in the blank.
Answer: BLANK 1 of 1 mL per dose
Answer: Fill in the blank 1 of 1
4
(1) mL per dose
,Incorrect
Correct Answer:
1 mL per dose
Formula:
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