C394 MEDICATION CALCULATION ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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PROFESSIONAL DOSAGE CALCULATION BANK - 300 QUESTIONS
ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
1. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
PARENTERAL (IM/SQ) CALCULATIONS
2. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
IV RECONSTITUTION & INFUSION RATES
,3. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
PEDIATRIC WEIGHT-BASED DOSING
4. A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label reads 250 mg/5 mL. How much
should the nurse administer in one dose?
• 2.5 mL
• 5 mL
• 7.5 mL
• 10 mL
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 2 x 5 mL = 10 mL.
MEDICATION ORDERS & SAFETY
5. A _____________ is written for the patient by a prescribing practitioner, the patient's doctor.
• medication route
• medication calculation
• medication order
• medication form
Correct Answer: medication order
Step-by-Step Rationale: A medication order is the legal directive from a licensed prescriber for the
administration of a specific drug to a patient.
UNIT CONVERSIONS (MG TO G, MCG TO MG)
6. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
, ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
7. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
PARENTERAL (IM/SQ) CALCULATIONS
8. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
IV RECONSTITUTION & INFUSION RATES
9. A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label reads 250 mg/5 mL. How much
should the nurse administer in one dose?
• 2.5 mL
• 5 mL
• 7.5 mL
• 10 mL
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 2 x 5 mL = 10 mL.
PEDIATRIC WEIGHT-BASED DOSING
, 10. A _____________ is written for the patient by a prescribing practitioner, the patient's doctor.
• medication route
• medication calculation
• medication order
• medication form
Correct Answer: medication order
Step-by-Step Rationale: A medication order is the legal directive from a licensed prescriber for the
administration of a specific drug to a patient.
MEDICATION ORDERS & SAFETY
11. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
UNIT CONVERSIONS (MG TO G, MCG TO MG)
12. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
13. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+| ||
PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!|| 2026
PROFESSIONAL DOSAGE CALCULATION BANK - 300 QUESTIONS
ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
1. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
PARENTERAL (IM/SQ) CALCULATIONS
2. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
IV RECONSTITUTION & INFUSION RATES
,3. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
PEDIATRIC WEIGHT-BASED DOSING
4. A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label reads 250 mg/5 mL. How much
should the nurse administer in one dose?
• 2.5 mL
• 5 mL
• 7.5 mL
• 10 mL
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 2 x 5 mL = 10 mL.
MEDICATION ORDERS & SAFETY
5. A _____________ is written for the patient by a prescribing practitioner, the patient's doctor.
• medication route
• medication calculation
• medication order
• medication form
Correct Answer: medication order
Step-by-Step Rationale: A medication order is the legal directive from a licensed prescriber for the
administration of a specific drug to a patient.
UNIT CONVERSIONS (MG TO G, MCG TO MG)
6. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
, ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
7. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
PARENTERAL (IM/SQ) CALCULATIONS
8. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
IV RECONSTITUTION & INFUSION RATES
9. A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label reads 250 mg/5 mL. How much
should the nurse administer in one dose?
• 2.5 mL
• 5 mL
• 7.5 mL
• 10 mL
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 2 x 5 mL = 10 mL.
PEDIATRIC WEIGHT-BASED DOSING
, 10. A _____________ is written for the patient by a prescribing practitioner, the patient's doctor.
• medication route
• medication calculation
• medication order
• medication form
Correct Answer: medication order
Step-by-Step Rationale: A medication order is the legal directive from a licensed prescriber for the
administration of a specific drug to a patient.
MEDICATION ORDERS & SAFETY
11. A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
• 1 capsule
• 2 capsules
• 3 capsules
• 4 capsules
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: Desired / Have = Amount. 500 mg / 250 mg = 2 capsules.
UNIT CONVERSIONS (MG TO G, MCG TO MG)
12. A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial reads
100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give?
• 0.5 mL
• 1.0 mL
• 1.5 mL
• 2.0 mL
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (150 mg / 100 mg) x 1 mL = 1.5 mL.
ORAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
13. A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the
correct dose to administer?
• 0.5 mL
• 0.75 mL
• 1.25 mL
• 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: 0.75 mL
Step-by-Step Rationale: Formula: (D / H) x Q. (30 mg / 40 mg) x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.
