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Dosage calculation RN Fundamentals proctored assessment 3.0 form b test bank
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Round all answers to medication problems to the nearest tenth. Kilogram weights should be
rounded immediately, before proceeding with the problem. Otherwise, don't round until you
get to the final answer. Answers that are not correctly rounded to the nearest tenth are graded
as incorrect. For example, 3.25 is rounded to 3.3.
I.V. flow problems are rounded to the nearest whole
drop. For example, 33.3 is rounded to 33 drops.
If the answer is less than 1, with no whole number before the decimal point, ALWAYS place
a zero in front of the decimal. This is a safety issue. An answer on the test not preceded by
a zero as appropriate will be graded as an incorrect notation. For example, .7 must be written
as 0.7 in order to be considered appropriate notation.
If the answer is 1,000 or above indicate the number with a comma.
ALWAYS omit terminal zeros. Answer containing terminal zeros violate patient safety
standards, and will be graded as an incorrect notation. For example 12.50 must be
written as 12.5
in order to be considered appropriate notation.
The answer must be labeled in correct terms. In incorrectly labeled answer is considered a
wrong
answer. For example, 7 mg is not the same as 7 mL.
Metric units of measure are expressed indecimals; apothecary units of measure are
expressed in
, fractions. For example, 30 mg = Yz gr. Fractions must always be reduced to lowest terms.
8. Onthetest,circleyourONEfinalanswer.Ifanyanswerinthecircleinincorrect,theansweris
graded an incorrect. Ifno answer is circled, then the question is determined to be unanswered
and graded as incorrect.
1gtt 1 mL
1 mL =
1mL I cc
Conversions
2.2lb = 1kg
1 minim
15 minims =
1grain t oz
t dram
1t =SmL I T lS mL
Roman Numerals
1=I 5=v IO x
= 60 mg = 30mL
15 gtt
= 4 mL
t ern =
lOmm 1inch = 2.Scm
2
Sample Problems for Basic Dosage Calculation
Order: Amoxicillin 0.25 g p.o. every 8 hours. Available: Amoxicillin 125mg tablets.
How many tablets will the nurse give per dose?
Order: Zofran 8 mg p.o.t.i.d.
Available: Zofran in a 100 mL bottle labeled 4 mg/tsp. How many mL will the
nurse administer for each dose?
Order: Morphine gr 1/10 Available: Morphine 10mg/mL How many mL will the nurse give?
Answers at the end of study guide.
Sample Problems for Pediatric Dose Calculation Based on Weight and BSA
Give Fortaz 50 mg/kg p.o. t.i.d. to a child who weighs 25.5 kg. Fortaz is available in
an oral suspension labeled 100mg/mL. How many mL would the nurse administer per dose?
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