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Your patient is at 29 weeks gestation and has blood type O+. The provider orders:
Order: RhoGam 1500 IU IM now
Available: RhoGam 5000 IU/4.4 mL vial
How many mL will you administer correct answers 1.3
Your patient fell at home and fractured their hip. They take coumadin at home and the providers
want to reverse it's effects prior to surgery. The Provider orders:
Order: 1 unit FFP (fresh frozen plasma) to infuse over 3 hours
Available: 1 unit FFP (275 mL)
What mL/hr will you program the pump to? (round to a whole number) correct answers 92
You are working in a clinic and your patient has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Patient
struggles to take pills and is requesting liquid medication dose. The Provider orders:
Order: Amoxicillin 3 grams PO (oral suspension) x 1
Available: Amoxicillin 400 mg/ 5 mL oral suspension
How many mL will you give the patient? correct answers 37.5
Your patient is in atrial fibrillation. After administering 150 mg of Amiodarone IV. The Provider
orders:
Order: Amiodarone 360 mg (1 mg/min) IV Infusion over 6 hours
Available: Amiodarone 360 mg/ 200 mL
How many mL/hr will you program the pump for? correct answers 33.3
Your patient has pneumonia and gets out of breath when they walk more than 100 feet. They
take small walks in their room but are mainly in their bed and chair for meals. The Provider
orders VTE prophylaxis:
Order: Heparin 5,000 units SubQ injection Q 8 hours
Available: Heparin 50,000 units/ 5 mL vial
How many mL will you administer? correct answers 0.5
You are caring for a pediatric patient who needs bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis prior to a
dental procedure. The Provider orders:
Order: Clindamycin 20 mg/kg oral suspension 30 minutes prior to procedure x1 dose
Available: Clindamycin 100 mg/ 5 mL oral suspension
Patient weighs: 30 pounds
The safe maximum dose is 600 mg.
How many mL does the patient need?
Is this a safe dose? correct answers 13.6; yes
Your patient has been living with AIDS for 5+ years but is now experiencing cachexia ("wasting
syndrome"). To help improve their appetite the Provider orders: