Chapter 14: Parenteral Dosages

Chapter 14: Parenteral Dosages

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Sample Questions Are Posted Below

38. Hydralazine 10 mg IV every 4 hours is ordered for a patient with hypertension. The hydralazine is available in a 10 mg/2 mL concentration. How many milliliters of hydralazine would the nurse administer with each dose? _____

ANS:  2 mL

39. Zofran 8 mg IV every 6 hours as needed for nausea is ordered. The Zofran is available in a 2 mg/mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ________

ANS:  4 mL

40. Benadryl 25 mg IV every 6 hours is ordered postoperatively for itching. The Benadryl is available in a 25 mg/mL concentration. How many milliliters of Benadryl would the nurse administer with each dose? ______

ANS:  1 mL

41. Apresoline 10 mg IV every 4 hours is ordered for a patient with hypertension. The Apresoline is available in a 5 mg/2 mL concentration. How many milliliters of Apresoline would the nurse administer with each dose? _____

ANS:  4 mL

42. A patient with rapid atrial fibrillation has an order for Corvert 1 mg IV over 1 minute STAT. The Corvert is available in a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. How many milliliters of Corvert would the nurse administer? _____

ANS:  5 mL