BSN 215 HESI DOSAGE CALCULATION EXAM LATEST
2026/2027 | COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES | GRADED A+
| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
EXAM BLUEPRINT OVERVIEW
Content Area Percentage Approx. Questions
Oral Medications (Tablets, Capsules, Liquids) 25% 75
Parenteral Medications (Injections, IV) 25% 75
IV Infusion Rates (mL/hr, gtt/min, units/hr) 20% 60
Weight-Based Calculations (mg/kg, mcg/kg) 15% 45
Pediatric & Critical Care Calculations 10% 30
Heparin, Insulin, & Complex Calculations 5% 15
FUNDAMENTAL FORMULAS
Basic Formula Method
Dose Desired ÷ Dose Available × Quantity = Dose to Administer
IV Flow Rate Formula
Total Volume (mL) ÷ Total Time (hours) = mL/hour
IV Drip Rate Formula
Volume (mL) ÷ Time (minutes) × Drop Factor (gtt/mL) = gtt/min
,Weight-Based Formula
Weight (kg) × Dose (mg/kg/day) = Total Daily Dose
SECTION 1: ORAL MEDICATIONS – TABLETS AND CAPSULES (Questions 1-75)
Single Tablet/Capsule Calculations
1. The healthcare provider orders acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours PRN
for pain. The medication is available as 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer per dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 1.5 tablets
• C. 2 tablets
• D. 2.5 tablets
Answer: C (2 tablets)
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg = 2 tablets
2. A patient is prescribed metoprolol 50 mg PO twice daily. The medication is
available as 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per
dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 1.5 tablets
• C. 2 tablets
• D. 2.5 tablets
Answer: C (2 tablets)
Rationale: 50 mg ÷ 25 mg = 2 tablets
3. The healthcare provider orders digoxin 0.125 mg PO daily. The medication is
available as 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
, • A. 0.25 tablet
• B. 0.5 tablet
• C. 1 tablet
• D. 1.5 tablets
Answer: B (0.5 tablet)
Rationale: 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg = 0.5 tablet
4. A patient is prescribed furosemide 40 mg PO daily. The medication is available
as 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 0.5 tablet
• B. 1 tablet
• C. 1.5 tablets
• D. 2 tablets
Answer: D (2 tablets)
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 20 mg = 2 tablets
5. The healthcare provider orders warfarin 7.5 mg PO daily. The medication is
available as 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 2 tablets
• C. 3 tablets
• D. 4 tablets
Answer: C (3 tablets)
Rationale: 7.5 mg ÷ 2.5 mg = 3 tablets
, 6. A patient is prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours. The medication is
available as 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per
dose?
• A. 1 capsule
• B. 2 capsules
• C. 3 capsules
• D. 4 capsules
Answer: B (2 capsules)
Rationale: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 capsules
7. The healthcare provider orders ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO every 12 hours. The
medication is available as 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer per dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 2 tablets
• C. 3 tablets
• D. 4 tablets
Answer: B (2 tablets)
Rationale: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 tablets
8. A patient is prescribed lisinopril 10 mg PO daily. The medication is available as
20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 0.25 tablet
• B. 0.5 tablet
• C. 1 tablet
• D. 2 tablets
2026/2027 | COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES | GRADED A+
| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
EXAM BLUEPRINT OVERVIEW
Content Area Percentage Approx. Questions
Oral Medications (Tablets, Capsules, Liquids) 25% 75
Parenteral Medications (Injections, IV) 25% 75
IV Infusion Rates (mL/hr, gtt/min, units/hr) 20% 60
Weight-Based Calculations (mg/kg, mcg/kg) 15% 45
Pediatric & Critical Care Calculations 10% 30
Heparin, Insulin, & Complex Calculations 5% 15
FUNDAMENTAL FORMULAS
Basic Formula Method
Dose Desired ÷ Dose Available × Quantity = Dose to Administer
IV Flow Rate Formula
Total Volume (mL) ÷ Total Time (hours) = mL/hour
IV Drip Rate Formula
Volume (mL) ÷ Time (minutes) × Drop Factor (gtt/mL) = gtt/min
,Weight-Based Formula
Weight (kg) × Dose (mg/kg/day) = Total Daily Dose
SECTION 1: ORAL MEDICATIONS – TABLETS AND CAPSULES (Questions 1-75)
Single Tablet/Capsule Calculations
1. The healthcare provider orders acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours PRN
for pain. The medication is available as 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer per dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 1.5 tablets
• C. 2 tablets
• D. 2.5 tablets
Answer: C (2 tablets)
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg = 2 tablets
2. A patient is prescribed metoprolol 50 mg PO twice daily. The medication is
available as 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per
dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 1.5 tablets
• C. 2 tablets
• D. 2.5 tablets
Answer: C (2 tablets)
Rationale: 50 mg ÷ 25 mg = 2 tablets
3. The healthcare provider orders digoxin 0.125 mg PO daily. The medication is
available as 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
, • A. 0.25 tablet
• B. 0.5 tablet
• C. 1 tablet
• D. 1.5 tablets
Answer: B (0.5 tablet)
Rationale: 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg = 0.5 tablet
4. A patient is prescribed furosemide 40 mg PO daily. The medication is available
as 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 0.5 tablet
• B. 1 tablet
• C. 1.5 tablets
• D. 2 tablets
Answer: D (2 tablets)
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 20 mg = 2 tablets
5. The healthcare provider orders warfarin 7.5 mg PO daily. The medication is
available as 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 2 tablets
• C. 3 tablets
• D. 4 tablets
Answer: C (3 tablets)
Rationale: 7.5 mg ÷ 2.5 mg = 3 tablets
, 6. A patient is prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours. The medication is
available as 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per
dose?
• A. 1 capsule
• B. 2 capsules
• C. 3 capsules
• D. 4 capsules
Answer: B (2 capsules)
Rationale: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 capsules
7. The healthcare provider orders ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO every 12 hours. The
medication is available as 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer per dose?
• A. 1 tablet
• B. 2 tablets
• C. 3 tablets
• D. 4 tablets
Answer: B (2 tablets)
Rationale: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 tablets
8. A patient is prescribed lisinopril 10 mg PO daily. The medication is available as
20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
• A. 0.25 tablet
• B. 0.5 tablet
• C. 1 tablet
• D. 2 tablets
