Advanced Dimentional Analysis

The nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child whose order reads “Ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg PO q 12 hours.” The child weighs 77 lb (35 kg). How many milligrams of ciprofloxacin should be provided for each dose?

The nurse is preparing to infuse cephalexin (Keflex) 1 gram in 100 mL over 30 minutes. What rate (in milliliters per hour) should be set on the pump?

AMPICILLIN
For I.V. use
500mg
CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

Add 1.7mL of sterile water for a final concentration of 250mg/ mL
Stable for 1 hour.
Read accompanying circular.

EXPIRES 09/09/2026

The physician’s order reads: Ampicillin 500 mg 1v q6h.  How many mL are required for one dose?

VANCOMYCIN
For I.V. use
500mg
CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Add 10mL of sterile water for a final concentration of 500mg/ 10mL
Stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 3 days in the refrigerator.
Read accompanying circular.

EXPIRES 09/09/2024

The physician’s order reads. Vancomycin 250 mg IV q12h.  How many mL are required for one dose?

The primary care provider orders furosemide 40 mg IV push for a client with heart failure. The nursing drug book states this medication should be administered at a rate of 20 mg/min. No dilution is required.  What is the total dose in mL that the nurse will administer and over what time period?