Dosage- Weight-based
Question 1
Order: Acetaminophen 320mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 15mg/kg IV every 6 hours for children that weight less than 50kg.
The child weighs 48lbs.
What is the weight in kilograms?


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Question 2
Order: Acetaminophen 320mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 15mg/kg IV every 6 hours for children that weight less than 50kg.
The child weighs 48lbs.
Is the ordered dose safe for this patient?
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Yes, the maximum safe dose is 327 mg QID.
Yes, the maximum safe dose 720 mg QID.
No, the maximum safe dose is 81.8 mg QID.
No, the maximum safe dose is 180 mg QID.
Question 3
Order: Acetaminophen 320mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 15mg/kg IV every 6 hours for children that weight less than 50kg.
The child weighs 48lbs.
How much will you administer?
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Question 4
Order: Metronidazole 400mg PO TID is ordered for a client weighing 27kg.
The recommended dose
is 35-50 mg/kg/24 hours, divided into 3 doses.
Available: Metronidazole 100 mg/ml.
What is the weight in kilograms?

Question 5
Order: Metronidazole 400mg PO TID is ordered for a client weighing 27kg.
The recommended dose is 35-50 mg/kg/24 hours, divided into 3 doses.
Available: Metronidazole 100 mg/ml.
Is the ordered dose safe for this patient?
Yes, the safe dose is 945-1350 mg TID.
Yes, the safe dose range is 315-450 mg TID.
No, the safe dose is 945-1350 mg TID.
No, the safe dose range is 315-450 mg TID.
Question 6
Order: Metronidazole 400mg PO TID is ordered for a client weighing 27kg.
The recommended dose is 35-50 mg/kg/24 hours, divided into 3 doses.
Available: Metronidazole 100 mg/ml.
How much will you administer?
Question 7
Order: diphenhydramine 30mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 1.25mg/kg IM q6H.
The child weighs 65lbs.
What is the weight in kilograms?


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Question 8
Order: diphenhydramine 30mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 1.25mg/kg IM q6H.The child weighs 65lbs.
Is the ordered dose safe for this patient? What is the maximum safe dose? (Select 2)
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Yes
No
The maximum safe dose is 36.9 mg Q6H.
The maximum safe dose is 81.3 mg Q6H.
The maximum safe dose is 20.3 mg Q6H.
The maximum safe dose is 9.2 mg Q6H.
Question 9
Order: diphenhydramine 30mg IV QID PRN.
The drug reference guide recommends 1.25mg/kg IM q6H. The child weighs 65lbs.
How much will you administer?
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Question 10
Order: Ibuprofen 600mg IV q6H is ordered for a client weighing 35lbs.
The recommended dose is 30-40 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses.
Available: Ibuprofen 100 mg/ml
What is the weight in kilograms?
Question 11
Order: Ibuprofen 600mg IV q6H is ordered for a client weighing 35lbs.
The recommended dose is 30-40 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses.
Available: Ibuprofen 100 mg/ml
Is the ordered dose safe for this patient?
Yes, the safe dose is 477-636 mg QID.
Yes, the safe dose range is 1050-1400 mg QID.
No, the safe dose is 262.5-350 mg QID.
No, the safe dose range is 119.3-159 mg QID.
Question 12
Order: Ibuprofen 600mg IV q6H is ordered for a client weighing 35lbs.
The recommended dose is 30-40 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses.
Available: Ibuprofen 100 mg/ml
How much will you administer?
Do not administer. Contact Provider.
6 mL