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WGU HESI Med Surg Exam – Medication Administration & Dosage Calculations Practice with Answers

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This document contains 53 medication administration and dosage calculation practice questions with detailed step-by-step solutions for the WGU HESI Med Surg exam. It covers a wide range of calculations including unit conversions, weight-based dosing, IV flow rates in gtt/min and mL/hour, infusion pump programming, reconstitution of powdered medications, pediatric and adult dosages, heparin and anticoagulant dosing, insulin and antidiabetic agents, chemotherapy and antiviral medications, electrolyte replacements, laxatives, and temperature conversion. Each question includes the correct answer with a full explanation of the calculation method, making it a useful study resource for nursing students preparing for the HESI Med Surg exam and for practicing safe medication administration.

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