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Original nursing dosage-calculation and pharmacology-foundations practice exam covering tablets, oral liquids, metric conversions, IV pump rates, gravity drip rates, pediatric weight-based dosing, safe dosage ranges, insulin, heparin, reconstitution, and safe medication notation. Includes 25 original multiple-choice problems with highlighted answers, step-by-step workings, and a formula-review section. Educational calculation practice only; not an official or recalled examination.

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Nursing Dosage Calculations &
Pharmacology Foundations 2026/2027
25 Original Multiple-Choice Problems with Answers & Workings


Coverage: tablets, liquids, metric conversion, IV pump rates, drip rates, pediatric weight-based
dosing, safe ranges, reconstitution, and medication notation.




Safety notice
This paper is for calculation practice only. In clinical care, verify the prescription, client factors, concentration, units, compatibility,
institutional policy, and independent double-check requirements before administering medication.




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, Practice Problems with Answers and Workings
1. The prescription is acetaminophen 650 mg. Tablets contain 325 mg each. How many tablets
are needed?

A. 0.5 tablet

B. 1 tablet

C. 2 tablets

D. 3 tablets

Answer: C

Working: 650 mg / 325 mg per tablet = 2 tablets.




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, 2. The prescription is amoxicillin 500 mg. Capsules contain 250 mg each. How many capsules are
needed?

A. 1 capsule

B. 2 capsules

C. 2.5 capsules

D. 4 capsules

Answer: B

Working: 500 mg / 250 mg per capsule = 2 capsules.




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