Med Math Practice

Question 1: Dopamine Drip

Dopamine ordered: 5 mcg/kg/min. Bag: 400 mg in 250 mL. Weight: 63 kg. Calculate the rate in mL/hr.

Question 2: Heparin Drip

Heparin: 15 units/kg/hr, Weight: 157 lbs. Bag: 25,000 units in 500 mL. Calculate rate in mL/hr.

Question 3: IV Lasix

Lasix ordered: 40 mg. On hand: 100 mg/10 mL. How many mL will you administer?

Question 4: Pediatric Amoxicillin

Ordered: 40 mg/kg/day, divided q12h. Weight: 22 kg. Amoxicillin supplied: 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL per dose?

Question 5: Ceftriaxone Dosage by Weight

Pediatric order: 50 mg/kg IM once. Max dose: 2 g. Weight: 52 kg. Vial: 1 g/3.5 mL. How many mL should you administer?