WGU HESI Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam

The nurse is initiating a prescription for IV dextrose 2.5% in 0.45% sodium chloride (D, 0.5% NS) at 45 mL/hour for a child with dehydration. The nurse attaches a volume-control administration set wit

A child who weighs 66 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day by mouth (PO) in divided doses every 12 hours. The bottle is labeled, "Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per

The healthcare provider prescribes penicillin G benzathine 1,800,000 units intramuscular (IM) for a client with a bacterial infection. The prefilled syringe is labeled, "Penicillin G benzathine 1,200,

A client receives a prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hours. The client is to take the medication until the bottle is empty. After the nurse reconstitutes the dry powder, how many days wi

The nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin PO to a 12-year-old child with impetigo who weighs 88 pounds. The prescription is for 50 mg/kg/day. How many mg should the child receive per day? (Enter

Penicillin G procaine 240,000 units Intramuscularly (IM) is prescribed for a 4-year-old child who has a streptococcal respiratory infection. The medication vial is labeled, *1,200,000 units/2 mL" How

Heparin 5,000 units IV is prescribed as a loading dose, to be administered over 5 minutes for a client with thrombophlebitis. The vial is labeled, "10,000 units/mL." How many mL should the nurse admin

The healthcare provider prescribes liraglutide 1.2 mg subcutaneously daily for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The liraglutide pen contains 18 mg of liraglutide and will deliver doses of

The healthcare provider prescribes abacavir 300 mg PO every 12 hours for a client who is HIV positive. The drug is available in 300 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per day? (E

A client who weighs 154 lb receives a prescription for epoetin alfa 50 units/kg SUBQ 3 times a week. The medication is available in 2,000 units/mL vial. How many mL should the nurse administer with ea

The healthcare provider prescribes cefazolin 800 mg IM every 6 hours. The available vial is labeled, "Cefazolin 1 gram," and the instructions for reconstitution state, "For IM use, add 2.5 mL sterile

The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours for a child who weighs 88 pounds. The recommended maximum safe dose is 50 mg/kg/24 hours. The available suspension is labeled, "A

A client is receiving heparin intravenous (IV) at a rate of 1,800 units/hour. The IV solution is labeled, "Heparin Sodium 20,000 Units in 5% Dextrose Injection 500 mL* After receiving the partial thro

The nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone 40 mg IV. The medication vial is labeled, "125 mg per 2 mL." How many mL of medication should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. I

A client is receiving IV DSW at 125 mL per hour and a secondary infusion of pantoprazole 40 mg IV daily. The pharmacy provides a 110 mL premixed solution of pantoprazole to be infused over 15 minutes.

The nurse plans to provide the next shift with the intravenous (IV) fluid balance for a client who had a 440 mL secondary infusion that was started 2 hours ago at a rate of 85 mL/hour via an infusion

A client receives a prescription for 1 liter of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV administration set delivers 60 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion?

The nurse is preparing a dose of ketorolac 12 mg IV using a 1 mL vial containing 30 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.)

The healthcare provider prescribes a liter of normal saline 0.9% IV to be infused over 9 hours for a client who is NPO. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter n

The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin sodium 1 mg/kg SUBQ every 12 hours for a client who weighs 132 lb. The vial is labeled, "Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg per mL." How many mL shou

The nurse is caring for a client with an oral temperature of 36.5° C. What temperature in Fahrenheit should the nurse document in the medical record? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is re

The pharmacy delivers an IV infusion of sodium chloride 100 mL with regular insulin 50 units for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis. The prescription rate is 10 units/hour. How many mL/hour should the

The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide 120 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with fluid overload. Furosemide is available in a vial labeled 10 mg/mL, and the recommended rate for IV administra

The nurse is reviewing instructions with a client who is to take 120 mL of a carbohydrate balanced meal replacement four times a day, three hours postprandial. The client has a measuring cup marked in

The healthcare provider prescribes cyanocobalamin injection 100 mcg IM every 3 days for a client with pernicious anemia. The vial is labeled, "1 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter