ER uiz:

Test 1
1. A client is ordered 35 milligrams of Codeine phosphate by subcutaneous injection. 50
milligrams in 1 millilitre of liquid for SC Injection is available. How many millilitres will you
administer?

2. 2. A client is ordered 50 milligrams of Amoxicillin trihydrate orally. 125 milligrams in 5
millilitres of Syrup is available. How many millilitres will you administer?

3. 3. A client is ordered 30 milligrams of Frusemide intravenously. 10 milligrams in 1
millilitre of liquid for IV Injection is available. How many millilitres will you administer?

4. 4. A client is ordered 20 milligrams of Haloperidol decanoate by intramuscular injection.
50 milligrams in 1 millilitre of liquid for IM Injection is available. How many millilitres will
you administer?

5. 5. A client is ordered 50 milligrams of Aminophylline intravenously. 250 milligrams in 10
millilitres of liquid for IV Injection is available. How many millilitres will you administer?


IV drop rates:

1. Calculate the drip rate for 100 mls of IV Fluids to be given over a half hour via a giving set
which delivers 10 drops/ml.
2. 2. One litre of Normal Saline is charted over 9 hours. The drop factor is 15. Calculate the
number of drops per minute.
3. 4. Calculate the drip rate for 2 litres of IV Fluids to be given over 5 hours via a giving set
which delivers 10 drops/ml.
4. You are required to administer 100 mls of IV Fluids over 1 hour. The drop factor is 15. How
many drops per minute are required to start the flow off at the correct rate?
5. One litre of Dextrose 5% in water is charted over 8 hours. The drop factor is 10. Calculate
the number of drops per minute.