ATI Peds Drug Dosage Calculation Assessment Proctored Exam

A nurse is preparing to administer Cefazolin 300 mg diluted in 200 mL IV to be infused over 2 hours. After calculating the appropriate flow rate, what mL/hr should the nurse set on the infusion pump t

A nurse is preparing to administer Diphenhydramine 50 mg intramuscularly. The available concentration is 100 mg/mL. Calculate the volume in milliliters the nurse should draw up and administer. Round y

A nurse is caring for a child who weighs 10 kg and needs maintenance IV fluids. Using the standard pediatric maintenance fluid calculation, what is the appropriate total daily fluid volume in millilit

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen to a 6-month-old infant weighing 18 lbs who has a fever. The physician orders acetaminophen 12 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hours as needed for fever. The ava

A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's (LR) 1 liter IV to a school-age child to infuse over 24 hours. After calculating the hourly infusion rate, the nurse realizes that the infusion pum

A nurse needs to convert a child's weight from kilograms to pounds to calculate medication dosage accurately. The child weighs 14 kg. Using the conversion factor 1 kg = 2.2 lb, what is the child's wei

A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 0.4 mg/kg/day IV every 8 hours to a child who weighs 32 lbs. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer p

A 23-kg child requires maintenance IV fluids. Based on the maintenance fluid calculation guidelines, what is the appropriate total daily fluid volume (in mL) the nurse should plan to administer?

A nurse is preparing to administer D5W at a rate of 75 mL/hr to a 10-year-old patient. After 12 hours of infusion, how much total fluid will the patient have received, and what clinical consideration

A child weighing 12 kg is prescribed amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day, to be given orally every 8 hours. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

What is the first step in calculating the amount of Ampicillin to administer to a child who weighs 45lbs 4oz according to a doctor's order of 125mg/kg/day PO divided in doses every 8 hours?

A nurse is preparing to administer cefaclor to a toddler who weighs 33 pounds. The prescribed dosage is 20 mg/kg/day PO, divided into two doses every 12 hours. The available cefaclor oral suspension c

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen to a child weighing 7 lbs 3 oz. The provider orders Tylenol 12 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hours as needed for pain. The pharmacy supplies acetaminophen 160

A provider orders Ferrous Sulfate 2 mg/kg/day IV to be given every 8 hours for a child weighing 28 lbs. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? Round your answer to the nearest tenth

A newborn weighs 7 lbs 2 oz at birth. How should the nurse accurately convert this weight to kilograms for documentation in the newborn's medical record? Round to the nearest tenth.

A nurse is preparing to administer Valproic Acid intravenously to a client weighing 118 lbs 12 oz. The provider orders a dosage of 25 mg/kg/day to be given every 12 hours. The pharmacy provides Valpro

A nurse is calculating the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a child who weighs 40 kg. Using the pediatric maintenance fluid formula, what is the total daily fluid requirement in milliliters for

A nurse receives an order to administer Tylenol 650 mg orally stat. The Pyxis contains Tylenol tablets of 325 mg each. After calculating the dosage, how many tablets should the nurse administer, and w

A provider orders an intravenous infusion of 35 mL/kg over 4 hours for a child who weighs 12 kg. As the nurse, how many milliliters per hour should you set the infusion pump to administer? Round your

A healthcare provider prescribes Ampicillin 125 mg/kg/day PO divided into doses every 8 hours for a child weighing 50lbs 8 oz. The pharmacy has Ampicillin suspension available as 250 mg/5mL. Using the

A nurse is preparing to administer Cefoxitin to a 60 kg client with a prescription of 100 mg/kg/day IV divided every 6 hours. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose?

A nurse is preparing to administer an Intramuscular injection to a newborn. Considering the newborn's unique anatomy and safest practices, which site should the nurse prioritize for the injection?

A provider orders ampicillin 80 mg/kg/day IV divided every 6 hours for a child weighing 4.2 kg. The pharmacy stock is ampicillin 150 mg per 3 mL. What volume in milliliters should the nurse administer

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV to a child weighing 40 kg, with an order to infuse 10 mL/kg over 6 hours. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hour to ensure

A pediatric nurse is converting a child's weight from pounds and ounces to kilograms to calculate a medication dosage. The child weighs 75 lbs 8 oz. What is the child's weight in kilograms, rounded to