Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Related

A client is receiving 10 mL/hr of a prescribed regular insulin infusion. The label on the bag reads 50 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of 0.9% saline. How many units of insulin is the client receiving every hour? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 4 mg of morphine intramuscular (IM). The medication vial reads morphine sulfate, 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

The nurse is caring for a client receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The label reads 25,000 units of heparin in 500 mL of Dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The client is receiving 1,250 units per hour. How many milliliters (mL) did the client receive in an eight-hour shift? Fill in the blank.

The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes cefdinir 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every six hours. The infant weighs 8 kg (17.6 lbs). How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to a whole number.

The primary health care provider (PHCP) prescribes ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV to a pediatric client who weighs 18.18 kg (39.99 lbs). The medication label reads 2 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer using 1 decimal place.