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Add the following three numbers (numbers are in decimal format). 15.396 + 2.1 + 0.882
= - Answer-18.378
Change the following improper fraction to a mixed or whole number. Reduce your
answer to the lowest terms. 10/9 - Answer-1 1/9
Your patient is to receive 150 mcg of Synthroid b.i.d. They are supplied in 75 mcg
scored tablets. How many tablets will you give your patient DAILY? - Answer-4 tablets
A 22-pound child was admitted with acute bronchitis. Her medical orders include
Garamycin 2.5 mg/kg q 8h. You receive Garamycin from the pharmacy in a vial labeled
10 mg/ml. Determine the number of milliliters required per dose. - Answer-2.5 ml
Change the following fraction to a decimal. Round your answer to the nearest
hundredth. 5/6 - Answer-0.83
The ratio of powder to water required for a medication you are preparing is 1:5. You
have 5 parts powder. How many parts water do you need to add? - Answer-25
Solve the following division problem. 1764 divided by 35. - Answer-50.4
The physician has ordered 14 units of Regular Insulin U-100. Calculate the dosage
required using a tuberculin syringe. - Answer-0.14 ml
Multiply the following two mixed numbers. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. 4
1/2 x 6 2/3 = - Answer-30
The order is to infuse 1000 ml of Ringer's lactate over a 12-hour period. Calculate the
infusion rate using an I.V. set calibrated to deliver 20 gtts/ml. - Answer-28 gtts/min
Solve the following subtraction problem involving two numbers in decimal form. 7.3 -
6.92 = - Answer-0.38
Solve the following subtraction problem involving two whole numbers. 335 - 79 = -
Answer-256
Add the following two fractions. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. 1/3 + 5/6 = -
Answer-1 1/6