Henke's Med-Math: Dosage Calculation,
Preparation & Administration
by SUSAN BUCHHOLZ (Author)
10th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Arithmetic Needed for Dosage
Chapter 2: Metric and Household Systems of Measurement
Chapter 3: Drug Abbreviations, Labels, and Packaging
Chapter 4: Calculation of Oral Medications—Solids and Liquids
Chapter 5: Liquids for Injection
Chapter 6: Calculation of Basic IV Drip Rates
Chapter 7: Special Types of IV Calculations
Chapter 8: Dosage Problems for Infants and Children
Chapter 9: Information Basic to Administering Drugs
Chapter 10: Administration Procedures
, Test Bank -
Medication Dosage Calculation & Administration (Chapters 1–10 Topics)
Multiple Choice Questions
CHAPTER 1: Medication Safety & Administration Fundamentals
1. Which of the following represents the correct "Rights" of medication administration?
A) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
B) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right cost
C) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right color, right time, right documentation
D) Right patient, right drug, right weight, right route, right time, right documentation
Answer: A
Rationale: The classic six rights include patient, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation. Additional
rights (e.g., right reason, right response) are sometimes included in expanded lists.
2. A nurse is about to administer a medication but the patient states, "I've never taken this pill before."
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Reassure the patient and administer the medication.
B) Hold the medication and verify the order with the prescriber.
C) Document the patient's refusal and skip the dose.
D) Crush the pill and mix it with applesauce.
Answer: B
Rationale: A patient's concern is a critical safety check. The nurse should always verify the order before
proceeding.
3. Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of action?
A) Oral
B) Subcutaneous
Preparation & Administration
by SUSAN BUCHHOLZ (Author)
10th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Arithmetic Needed for Dosage
Chapter 2: Metric and Household Systems of Measurement
Chapter 3: Drug Abbreviations, Labels, and Packaging
Chapter 4: Calculation of Oral Medications—Solids and Liquids
Chapter 5: Liquids for Injection
Chapter 6: Calculation of Basic IV Drip Rates
Chapter 7: Special Types of IV Calculations
Chapter 8: Dosage Problems for Infants and Children
Chapter 9: Information Basic to Administering Drugs
Chapter 10: Administration Procedures
, Test Bank -
Medication Dosage Calculation & Administration (Chapters 1–10 Topics)
Multiple Choice Questions
CHAPTER 1: Medication Safety & Administration Fundamentals
1. Which of the following represents the correct "Rights" of medication administration?
A) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
B) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right cost
C) Right patient, right drug, right dose, right color, right time, right documentation
D) Right patient, right drug, right weight, right route, right time, right documentation
Answer: A
Rationale: The classic six rights include patient, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation. Additional
rights (e.g., right reason, right response) are sometimes included in expanded lists.
2. A nurse is about to administer a medication but the patient states, "I've never taken this pill before."
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Reassure the patient and administer the medication.
B) Hold the medication and verify the order with the prescriber.
C) Document the patient's refusal and skip the dose.
D) Crush the pill and mix it with applesauce.
Answer: B
Rationale: A patient's concern is a critical safety check. The nurse should always verify the order before
proceeding.
3. Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of action?
A) Oral
B) Subcutaneous
