A client is receiving an intravenous infusion of 1.5 L of saline solution at a rate of 75 mL/hr.
How many hours will it take to finish the infusion at the current rate?

A primary healthcare provider prescribes 1.5 L of normal saline (NS) to be given over 24 hours for continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who has diarrhea.
What should be the rate of infusion that is required to be set in the infusion pump?

The three components of communication are: (Select all that apply)

Under which circumstance should a pediatric medication dose calculated from an adult dose be avoided?

Which of the following medications should be administered whole (e.g., not divided or crushed for administration)?

Which abbreviation is on the official "Do Not Use" list of the Joint Commission?

A healthcare provider orders nitroprusside (100 mcg/1 mL) 3 mcg/kg/minute for a patient weighing 154 lb.
What rate (mL/hr) should the nurse program into the IV pump?

A patient is ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 0.5 grams by mouth three times per day. The concentration is 125 mg/5 mL.
How many milliliters per dose should the nurse administer to the patient?

An order is received for Principen (ampicillin) 25 mg/kg IV for a toddler who weighs 22 lb. The dose is to be infused over 30 minutes. The ampicillin dose arrives from the pharmacy prepared in 50 mL of solution.
How many milliliters per hour should be administered?

A primary healthcare provider has prescribed ertapenem to a 6-year-old child with a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What is the safe dose of medication for this child?

Which number should be multiplied by inches in order to convert a patient's height measurement from inches to centimeters?