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Q10. (Syrup Dose Calculation)

A child is prescribed Paracetamol syrup 180 mg per dose.
Available syrup concentration is 120 mg per 5 mL.

How many mL should be given per dose?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

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Q9. (Multiple-Step Calculation)

A patient weighing 70 kg is prescribed Gentamicin 5 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses.

How much Gentamicin should be administered per dose?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

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Q8. (Microgram–Milligram Conversion)

The doctor orders Levothyroxine 50 mcg orally.
Available tablet strength is 0.1 mg.

How many tablets should be administered?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

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Q7. (IV Rate per Hour)

A patient is receiving 750 mL IV fluid over 6 hours using an infusion pump.

What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

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Q6. (Heparin Calculation)

A patient with DVT is ordered Heparin 7,500 units SC.
The vial available contains 25,000 units in 5 mL.

How many mL should be administered?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Lifewithkanika

Q5. (Tablet Dose Calculation)

A patient is prescribed Aspirin 975 mg orally for pain relief.
Available tablets contain 325 mg each.

How many tablets should the nurse administer?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

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Q4. (Insulin Calculation – VERY COMMON DHA)

A diabetic patient is prescribed Regular insulin 12 units subcutaneously before breakfast.
The available insulin is U-100.

How much insulin should the nurse draw in the insulin syringe?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Lifewithkanika

Q3. (IV Infusion Calculation)

A patient is ordered 1000 mL of Normal Saline to be infused over 10 hours.
The IV set available delivers 15 drops/mL.

What is the correct drip rate?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Lifewithkanika

Q2. (Weight-Based Pediatric Dose)

A 4-year-old child weighing 18 kg is prescribed Cefixime 8 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 equal doses.
The suspension available is 100 mg per 5 mL.

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Lifewithkanika

Q1. (IV Antibiotic Calculation)

A patient admitted with severe pneumonia is prescribed Inj. Piperacillin–Tazobactam 4.5 g IV every 8 hours.
The pharmacy supplies a vial containing 4.5 g powder, which after reconstitution gives a final volume of 20 mL.

How much volume should the nurse administer for one dose?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 1