Med Math Practice - Weight-Based Calculations

Question 1: A patient weighs 70 kg. An IV medication is ordered at 2 mcg/kg/min. The IV solution contains 200 mg in 500 mL. Calculate the IV rate in mL/hr.

Your answer (mL/hr):

Question 2: A child weighing 22 lbs is prescribed medication at 10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. Available is 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL will you administer per dose?

Your answer (mL/dose):

Question 3: Patient's weight is 85 kg. Doctor orders Dopamine drip at 8 mcg/kg/min. The IV contains 400 mg in 250 mL. Determine the infusion rate in mL/hr.

Your answer (mL/hr):

Question 4: A patient weighs 60 kg. An antibiotic is ordered at 15 mg/kg every 8 hours. Available concentration is 500 mg/10 mL. How many mL per dose?

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Question 5: Patient weighing 48 kg requires medication at 1.5 mg/kg/hr. IV bag concentration is 300 mg in 100 mL. Calculate mL/hr.

Your answer (mL/hr):

Med Math: Weight-Based Medication Practice