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NUR231 — Complete NUR 231 Exam Prep Bundle 2026–2027
NUR 231 | Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family
Institution / scope: Galen College of Nursing
Contents: 200 independently authored educational practice questions with one keyed answer and a rationale per question;
quick answer key at the end.
Original practice questions
Worked Medication Calculations
1. A fictional prescription specifies 100 mg orally; each tablet is 50 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 4 tablet(s)
B. 20 tablet(s)
C. 2 tablet(s)
D. 1 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 2 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 100 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 2 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits splitting.
2. A fictional prescription specifies 25 mg orally; each tablet is 25 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 10 tablet(s)
B. 0.5 tablet(s)
C. 1 tablet(s)
D. 2 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 1 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 25 mg ÷ 25 mg/tablet = 1 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits splitting.
3. A fictional prescription specifies 62.5 mg orally; each tablet is 125 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 5 tablet(s)
B. 1 tablet(s)
C. 0.5 tablet(s)
D. 0.25 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 0.5 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 62.5 mg ÷ 125 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
4. A fictional prescription specifies 625 mg orally; each tablet is 250 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 5 tablet(s)
B. 1.25 tablet(s)
C. 2.5 tablet(s)
D. 25 tablet(s)
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Correct Answer: C — 2.5 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 625.0 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
5. A fictional prescription specifies 750 mg orally; each tablet is 250 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 1.5 tablet(s)
B. 30 tablet(s)
C. 6 tablet(s)
D. 3 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: D — 3 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 3 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
6. A fictional weight-based order specifies 2 mg/kg per dose for a 30-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 120 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 600 mg
D. 30 mg
Correct Answer: B — 60 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 2 mg/kg × 30 kg = 60 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
7. A fictional weight-based order specifies 3 mg/kg per dose for a 18-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 54 mg
B. 540 mg
C. 27 mg
D. 108 mg
Correct Answer: A — 54 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 3 mg/kg × 18 kg = 54 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
8. A fictional weight-based order specifies 4 mg/kg per dose for a 15-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 600 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 30 mg
Correct Answer: B — 60 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 4 mg/kg × 15 kg = 60 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
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9. A fictional weight-based order specifies 6 mg/kg per dose for a 20-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 1200 mg
B. 240 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 60 mg
Correct Answer: C — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 6 mg/kg × 20 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
10. A fictional weight-based order specifies 6 mg/kg per dose for a 25-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 150 mg
B. 1500 mg
C. 75 mg
D. 300 mg
Correct Answer: A — 150 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 6 mg/kg × 25 kg = 150 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
11. A simulated medication order states 0.25 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 500 micrograms
B. 2500 micrograms
C. 250 micrograms
D. 125 micrograms
Correct Answer: C — 250 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 0.25 × 1,000 = 250 micrograms.
12. A simulated medication order states 0.75 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 7500 micrograms
B. 750 micrograms
C. 1500 micrograms
D. 375 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 750 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 micrograms.
13. A simulated medication order states 1 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 500 micrograms
B. 1000 micrograms
C. 10000 micrograms
D. 2000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 1000 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 1 × 1,000 = 1000 micrograms.
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14. A simulated medication order states 1.5 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 750 micrograms
B. 1500 micrograms
C. 15000 micrograms
D. 3000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 1500 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 1.5 × 1,000 = 1500 micrograms.
15. A simulated medication order states 3 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 1500 micrograms
B. 3000 micrograms
C. 30000 micrograms
D. 6000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 3000 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 3 × 1,000 = 3000 micrograms.
16. A training-only oral-liquid order is 120 mg. The bottle contains 125 mg per 5 mL. What volume supplies the
ordered dose?
A. 4.8 mL
B. 2.4 mL
C. 48 mL
D. 9.6 mL
Correct Answer: A — 4.8 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (120 mg × 5 mL)/(125 mg) = 4.8 mL.
17. A training-only oral-liquid order is 120 mg. The bottle contains 50 mg per 2 mL. What volume supplies the ordered
dose?
A. 48 mL
B. 2.4 mL
C. 4.8 mL
D. 9.6 mL
Correct Answer: C — 4.8 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (120 mg × 2 mL)/(50 mg) = 4.8 mL.
18. A training-only oral-liquid order is 30 mg. The bottle contains 200 mg per 10 mL. What volume supplies the
ordered dose?
A. 15 mL
B. 0.75 mL
C. 3 mL
D. 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: D — 1.5 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (30 mg × 10 mL)/(200 mg) = 1.5 mL.
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NUR231 — Complete NUR 231 Exam Prep Bundle 2026–2027
NUR 231 | Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family
Institution / scope: Galen College of Nursing
Contents: 200 independently authored educational practice questions with one keyed answer and a rationale per question;
quick answer key at the end.
Original practice questions
Worked Medication Calculations
1. A fictional prescription specifies 100 mg orally; each tablet is 50 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 4 tablet(s)
B. 20 tablet(s)
C. 2 tablet(s)
D. 1 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 2 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 100 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 2 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits splitting.
2. A fictional prescription specifies 25 mg orally; each tablet is 25 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 10 tablet(s)
B. 0.5 tablet(s)
C. 1 tablet(s)
D. 2 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 1 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 25 mg ÷ 25 mg/tablet = 1 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits splitting.
3. A fictional prescription specifies 62.5 mg orally; each tablet is 125 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 5 tablet(s)
B. 1 tablet(s)
C. 0.5 tablet(s)
D. 0.25 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: C — 0.5 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 62.5 mg ÷ 125 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
4. A fictional prescription specifies 625 mg orally; each tablet is 250 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 5 tablet(s)
B. 1.25 tablet(s)
C. 2.5 tablet(s)
D. 25 tablet(s)
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Correct Answer: C — 2.5 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 625.0 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
5. A fictional prescription specifies 750 mg orally; each tablet is 250 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 1.5 tablet(s)
B. 30 tablet(s)
C. 6 tablet(s)
D. 3 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: D — 3 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 3 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
6. A fictional weight-based order specifies 2 mg/kg per dose for a 30-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 120 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 600 mg
D. 30 mg
Correct Answer: B — 60 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 2 mg/kg × 30 kg = 60 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
7. A fictional weight-based order specifies 3 mg/kg per dose for a 18-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 54 mg
B. 540 mg
C. 27 mg
D. 108 mg
Correct Answer: A — 54 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 3 mg/kg × 18 kg = 54 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
8. A fictional weight-based order specifies 4 mg/kg per dose for a 15-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 600 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 30 mg
Correct Answer: B — 60 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 4 mg/kg × 15 kg = 60 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum doses
before any real use.
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9. A fictional weight-based order specifies 6 mg/kg per dose for a 20-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 1200 mg
B. 240 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 60 mg
Correct Answer: C — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 6 mg/kg × 20 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
10. A fictional weight-based order specifies 6 mg/kg per dose for a 25-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 150 mg
B. 1500 mg
C. 75 mg
D. 300 mg
Correct Answer: A — 150 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 6 mg/kg × 25 kg = 150 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
11. A simulated medication order states 0.25 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 500 micrograms
B. 2500 micrograms
C. 250 micrograms
D. 125 micrograms
Correct Answer: C — 250 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 0.25 × 1,000 = 250 micrograms.
12. A simulated medication order states 0.75 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 7500 micrograms
B. 750 micrograms
C. 1500 micrograms
D. 375 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 750 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 micrograms.
13. A simulated medication order states 1 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 500 micrograms
B. 1000 micrograms
C. 10000 micrograms
D. 2000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 1000 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 1 × 1,000 = 1000 micrograms.
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14. A simulated medication order states 1.5 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 750 micrograms
B. 1500 micrograms
C. 15000 micrograms
D. 3000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 1500 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 1.5 × 1,000 = 1500 micrograms.
15. A simulated medication order states 3 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 1500 micrograms
B. 3000 micrograms
C. 30000 micrograms
D. 6000 micrograms
Correct Answer: B — 3000 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 3 × 1,000 = 3000 micrograms.
16. A training-only oral-liquid order is 120 mg. The bottle contains 125 mg per 5 mL. What volume supplies the
ordered dose?
A. 4.8 mL
B. 2.4 mL
C. 48 mL
D. 9.6 mL
Correct Answer: A — 4.8 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (120 mg × 5 mL)/(125 mg) = 4.8 mL.
17. A training-only oral-liquid order is 120 mg. The bottle contains 50 mg per 2 mL. What volume supplies the ordered
dose?
A. 48 mL
B. 2.4 mL
C. 4.8 mL
D. 9.6 mL
Correct Answer: C — 4.8 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (120 mg × 2 mL)/(50 mg) = 4.8 mL.
18. A training-only oral-liquid order is 30 mg. The bottle contains 200 mg per 10 mL. What volume supplies the
ordered dose?
A. 15 mL
B. 0.75 mL
C. 3 mL
D. 1.5 mL
Correct Answer: D — 1.5 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (30 mg × 10 mL)/(200 mg) = 1.5 mL.
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