RN Hesi Med Surg Dosage Calculations | Nurselytic

A client returns from the PACU with a bag of IV fluids that has 630 mL remaining in the 1,000 mL bag. The prescription reads, 'Continue the present IV over the next 7 hours.' The IV administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should regulate the infusion to deliver how many drops/minute to accomplish the new prescription? (Enter numeric value only.)

The healthcare provider prescribes metoclopramide 7.5 mg/mL IM every 3 hours PRN vomiting for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse prepares an injection using a 2 ml. prefilled syringe cartridge labeled, 'metoclopramide 5 mg/mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A child is to receive vancomycin 40 mg/kg intravenously one hour before a scheduled procedure. The child weighs 44 pounds. How many mg of the medication should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)

A child who weighs 42 kg receives a prescription for methylprednisolone succinate 1.5 mg/kg/day intravenously in divided doses every 6 hours. The medication is available in 40 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The healthcare provider prescribes ganciclovir 375 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to infuse over 90 minutes. The pharmacy delivers ganciclovir 375 mg in a 150 mL IV bag. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter a whole number only.)