NSG318 Drug Calculation Medication Math Competency

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GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T YNSG-318 Drug Calculation Medication MathCompetency Practice PacketMed Math Competenciesl.aConvert measures within rhe metric systeml.bConvert household measures to the metric systeml.c.Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilogramsl.d.Determine the amount of an IV medication needed to administer the prescribed amount.l.e.Calculate the dosage amount of tablets, capsules, and liquid volume (oral or parenteral)needed to administer the prescribed medication dose.l.f.Calculate dosages of heparin in units/hour.1-5-Calculate mL-hour ofIVinfusionl.h.Calculate dosages of medications for subcutaneous and intramuscular routes in solutions invials and ampules.l.iRound according to directions.l.j.Calculate the drug dosages according to body weight.l.k.Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications.1.1.Calculate and explain if prescribed dosage is safe.l.m.Calculate gtrs.'minute of prescribed IV solutions.Im.Calculate time of completion for prescribed medication.GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T YNSG-318 Drug Calculation Medication MathCompetency Practice PacketMed Math Competenciesl.aConvert measures within rhe metric systeml.bConvert household measures to the metric systeml.c.Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilogramsl.d.Determine the amount of an IV medication needed to administer the prescribed amount.l.e.Calculate the dosage amount of tablets, capsules, and liquid volume (oral or parenteral)needed to administer the prescribed medication dose.l.f.Calculate dosages of heparin in units/hour.1-5-Calculate mL-hour ofIVinfusionl.h.Calculate dosages of medications for subcutaneous and intramuscular routes in solutions invials and ampules.l.iRound according to directions.l.j.Calculate the drug dosages according to body weight.l.k.Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications.1.1.Calculate and explain if prescribed dosage is safe.l.m.Calculate gtrs.'minute of prescribed IV solutions.Im.Calculate time of completion for prescribed medication.

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■i'GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T Y 'Dosage Calculation Remediation Practice QuestionsRounding(Competencyli)1. Round to rhe nearest tenth 3.35 =3.42. Round to the nearest tenth 6.62 =6.63. Round to rhe nearest tenth 5.98 =64. Round to rhe nearest hundredth 8.854 =8.855. Round to rhe nearest hundredth 4.546 =4.556. Round to rhe nearest thousandth 1.44763 =1.4487. Round to the nearest thousandth 5.7744 =5.774Converting(Competencies:la, lb, lc)8)4Lis equal co __4000_ _mLmL4LlOOOmL4x10004000mLLXI L19)30 mL is equal to_ __ 6__ tspziL30mLItsp6tsPLX5mL110) 2 Tbsptbspis equal to__30_ _mLmL11) Conver1198 pounds to kg90.Lbs1981bs1kg902.2lbs12) Convert 86 kilograms to pounds and round answer to the nearest tenth189.2lbsKg86kg2.2lbs189.2X1kgQuestions with Weight(Competencies: l j , le)■jfe-GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T Y ’Dosage Calculation Remediation Practice QuestionsRounding(Competencyli)1. Round to the nearest tenth 3.35 =3.42. Round to the nearest tenth 6.62-6.63. Round to rhe nearest tenth 5.98 =64. Round to the nearest hundredth 8.854-8.855. Round to the nearest hundredth 4.546 =4.556. Round to the nearest thousandth 1.44763 =1.4487. Round to the nearest thousandth 5.7744 =5.774Converting(Competencies: la,lb,1c)8)4Lis equal to __4000mL4L_ _mLlOOOmL4x10004000mLLx9)30 mL is equal to_ _IL_ 6__ tspmLL30mLItsp5mL6tsp110) 2 Tbsp is equal to_30___ mLtbspm l11) Conver1198 pounds to kg_90__ kgLbs_ _1981bs1kg'2.21bs901-----■12) Convert 86 kilograms to pounds and round answer to the nearest tenth189.2lbsKg86kg2.2lbs189.2X1kgQuestions with Weight(Competencies: lj, le)

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13. A medication is ordered for 4 5 mg/kg. The patient weighs 60 kg. What is the correct dosein mg for this patient?2700mg'dosedose45mg2700mg.'kgLte _ _ _60kg14. A medication is ordered for 10 units.'kg IV. The patient weighs 120 pounds. What is thecorrect dose for this patient?(Round to nearesttenth)units/dosedose10 units54ounits.;k gis1201b2.254.5kg15. Infant weighs 2700 g . Order: 2 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Supply: 2 mg/mL. Howmany mg will the nurse give in one dose? (round dose to the nearest tenth)1.8mg/doseHow many mL will the nurse administer in one dose? (round volume to the nearest tenth)mL/dose16. Child weighs 32 poundsOrder: 4mg.'kg’day in 3 divided dosesSupply: 5mg.''mLHow many milligrams (mg) will be administered per day?(round dose to the nearest tenth)19.3mgdayHow many mL will be administered per dose?(round volume to the nearest tenth)58ml.dose

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