IV push volume practice problems

Tablet Dosage · 10 problems

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For study and exam practice, not for patient care. The orders in these problems are written for practice. In the clinic, follow the prescriber's order, your facility's protocols, and your pharmacy.

1. Problem 1

   The client is receiving fentanyl citrate for pain control after surgery. Order: fentanyl citrate 100 mcg IV push. Available: fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 2 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 2 mL.
   3. 2 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

2. Problem 2

   The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fentanyl citrate 50 mcg IV push. The nurse has fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 1 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 50 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 1 mL.
   3. 1 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

3. Problem 3

   The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fentanyl citrate 60 mcg IV push. The nurse has fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 1.2 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 60 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL.
   3. 1.2 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

4. Problem 4

   The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fentanyl citrate 75 mcg IV push. The nurse has fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 1.5 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 75 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 1.5 mL.
   3. 1.5 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

5. Problem 5

   Order: fentanyl citrate 40 mcg IV push. Available: fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 0.8 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 40 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 0.8 mL.
   3. 0.8 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

6. Problem 6

   The nurse is preparing pain medication for a client recovering after surgery. The prescription reads fentanyl citrate 80 mcg IV push. The stock supply is fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 1.6 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 80 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 1.6 mL.
   3. 1.6 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

7. Problem 7

   A client with severe hypertension is being treated in the emergency department. Prescribed: hydralazine 20 mg IV push. Available: hydralazine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 1 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 20 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 1 mL.
   3. 1 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

8. Problem 8

   Order: fentanyl citrate 30 mcg IV push. Available: fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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   Answer: 0.6 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 30 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 0.6 mL.
   3. 0.6 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

9. Problem 9

   The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metoclopramide 10 mg IV push. The nurse has metoclopramide 5 mg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

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   Answer: 2 mL

   1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
   2. 10 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 2 mL.
   3. 2 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

10. Problem 10

    The client is receiving fentanyl citrate for pain control after surgery. The prescription reads fentanyl citrate 25 mcg IV push. The available supply is fentanyl citrate 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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    Answer: 0.5 mL

    1. mL = desired dose ÷ concentration.
    2. 25 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/mL = 0.5 mL.
    3. 0.5 mL is exact, so no rounding is needed.

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