Dosage Calculations FINAL Exam version 2 Answer Key with complete solutions
Dosage Calculations FINAL Exam
Version 2
KEY
Name: ________________________________________ Date:_____________________
1. Order: Compazine 10 mg, PO, qid. Using the following drug label, how many tablet(s) would you give per dose?
Answer ________________ 2
2. A patient is to receive lidocaine hydrochloride (Xylocaine) 100 mg as an intravenous bolus. The Xylocaine is
labeled 20 mg/mL.
How many milliliters should be administered?
Answer ________________ 5
3. Medication order: Nafcillin 0.5 G, IM, q6h. Drug available: 2 g Nafcillin Sodium for injection, USP.
How many milliliters of Nafcillin would you give per dose?
Answer ________________ 2
4. The medication order is to administer Ancef 5 mg/kg. The child weighs 90 pounds. The maximum dosage is 750
mg. How many milligrams are ordered for the child?
Answer ________________ 204.55
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