Calculation Of Drug Dosages A Work Text 10th Edition By Ogden – Test Bank

Chapter 11: Oral Dosages
Ogden & Fluharty: Calculation of Drug Dosages, 10th Edition

COMPLETION

1. The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _________

ANS: 1.5 tablets

2. The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _________

ANS: 1 tablet

3. The physician orders Zestril 15 mg po daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ______________

ANS: 3 tablets

4. The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? _________________

ANS: 3 capsules

5. The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ___________

ANS: 0.5 tablet

6. The physician orders Salagen 10 mg po twice a day for dry eyes. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _____________

ANS: 2 tablets

7. The physician orders acetaminophen 325 mg po q4 h for temperature higher than 101° F. The medication is supplied in gr v tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ___________

ANS: 1 tablet

8. The physician orders Cipro 750 mg po twice a day for sinusitis. The medication is supplied in 500-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ______________

ANS: 1.5 tablet

9. The physician orders Lanoxin elixir 80 mcg po daily for a patient with congestive heart failure. Available: 50 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________

ANS: 1.6 mL

10. The physician orders KCl 20 mEq po daily for hypokalemia. The medication is supplied in 40 mEq/15 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? _____________

ANS: 7.5 mL

11. The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. Available: 12.5mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________

ANS: 15 mL