Chapter 12: Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages

Chapter 12: Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

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1. The physician orders Pravachol 20 mg po daily for control of high cholesterol. The medication is supplied in 10-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS:  2 tablets

2. The physician orders Wellbutrin 100 mg po for smoking cessation. The medication is supplied in 200-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS:  1/2 tablet

3. The physician orders Demerol 60 mg IM q4 h for pain. The medication is supplied in Demerol 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS:  0.6 mL

4. The physician orders Benadryl 25 mg IM for a rash. The medication is supplied in Benadryl 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS:  0.5 mL

5. The physician orders penicillin G procaine 900,000 units IM for infection. The medication is supplied in 600,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS:  1.5 mL