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NURS711 — Complete NURS 711 Pharmacotherapies Bundle
2026–2027
NURS 711 | Pharmacotherapies for Nursing Practice
Institution / scope: University of South Carolina
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 400 mg orally; each tablet is 200 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 4 tablet(s)
B. 2 tablet(s)
C. 20 tablet(s)
D. 1 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: B — 2 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 400 mg ÷ 200 mg/tablet = 2 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
2. A fictional weight-based order specifies 10 mg/kg per dose for a 12-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 60 mg
B. 1200 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 240 mg
Correct Answer: C — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 10 mg/kg × 12 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
3. 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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4. A fictional weight-based order specifies 4 mg/kg per dose for a 50-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 400 mg
B. 200 mg
C. 2000 mg
D. 100 mg
Correct Answer: B — 200 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 4 mg/kg × 50 kg = 200 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
5. A fictional weight-based order specifies 8 mg/kg per dose for a 15-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 120 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 1200 mg
D. 240 mg
Correct Answer: A — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 8 mg/kg × 15 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. A simulated medication order states 2.5 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 5000 micrograms
B. 25000 micrograms
C. 2500 micrograms
D. 1250 micrograms
Correct Answer: C — 2500 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 2.5 × 1,000 = 2500 micrograms.
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9. A training-only oral-liquid order is 30 mg. The bottle contains 125 mg per 5 mL. What volume supplies the ordered
dose?
A. 12 mL
B. 0.6 mL
C. 1.2 mL
D. 2.4 mL
Correct Answer: C — 1.2 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (30 mg × 5 mL)/(125 mg) = 1.2 mL.
10. 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.
11. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 180 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 6 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 60 mL/hour
B. 30 mL/hour
C. 15 mL/hour
D. 300 mL/hour
Correct Answer: B — 30 mL/hour
Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 180/6 = 30 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
12. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 40 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 2 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 40 mL/hour
B. 20 mL/hour
C. 10 mL/hour
D. 200 mL/hour
Correct Answer: B — 20 mL/hour
Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 40/2 = 20 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
13. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 600 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 8 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 150 mL/hour
B. 750 mL/hour
C. 75 mL/hour
D. 37.5 mL/hour
Correct Answer: C — 75 mL/hour
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Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 600/8 = 75 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
14. A patient treated with alendronate takes the tablet while lying down at bedtime and complains of painful
swallowing. What needs correction?
A. Administration technique and evaluation for esophageal irritation
B. The patient should immediately take two more tablets
C. It is best mixed in juice
D. Remain flat after each dose
Correct Answer: A — Administration technique and evaluation for esophageal irritation
Rationale: Improper oral bisphosphonate administration can injure the esophagus.
15. Arithmetic practice only: patient weight 25 kg; ordered dose 12 mg/kg/dose. What is the calculated amount for
ONE dose?
A. 300 mg
B. 12 mg
C. 600 mg
D. 150 mg
Correct Answer: A — 300 mg
Rationale: Dose = 25 kg × 12 mg/kg/dose = 300 mg. This is a math exercise, not a recommended clinical dose.
16. Arithmetic practice only: patient weight 30 kg; ordered dose 18 mg/kg/dose. What is the calculated amount for
ONE dose?
A. 1080 mg
B. 18 mg
C. 270 mg
D. 540 mg
Correct Answer: D — 540 mg
Rationale: Dose = 30 kg × 18 mg/kg/dose = 540 mg. This is a math exercise, not a recommended clinical dose.
17. Before giving a crushed tablet through a feeding tube, what must be verified?
A. That the formulation may be crushed and the route is appropriate
B. That the medication can be mixed with every other drug
C. That all extended-release tablets can be crushed
D. That flushing is unnecessary
Correct Answer: A — That the formulation may be crushed and the route is appropriate
Rationale: Extended-release and enteric-coated formulations often must not be crushed; compatibility and flushing
matter.
18. Order: 0.25 g. Available: 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets? (1 g = 1000 mg.)
A. 250 tablets
B. 1 tablets
C. 0.5 tablets
D. 0 tablets
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NURS711 — Complete NURS 711 Pharmacotherapies Bundle
2026–2027
NURS 711 | Pharmacotherapies for Nursing Practice
Institution / scope: University of South Carolina
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 400 mg orally; each tablet is 200 mg and is scored when a half-tablet is required.
How many tablets provide the ordered amount?
A. 4 tablet(s)
B. 2 tablet(s)
C. 20 tablet(s)
D. 1 tablet(s)
Correct Answer: B — 2 tablet(s)
Rationale: Calculation: 400 mg ÷ 200 mg/tablet = 2 tablet(s). Use scored tablets only if product policy permits
splitting.
2. A fictional weight-based order specifies 10 mg/kg per dose for a 12-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 60 mg
B. 1200 mg
C. 120 mg
D. 240 mg
Correct Answer: C — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 10 mg/kg × 12 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
3. 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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4. A fictional weight-based order specifies 4 mg/kg per dose for a 50-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 400 mg
B. 200 mg
C. 2000 mg
D. 100 mg
Correct Answer: B — 200 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 4 mg/kg × 50 kg = 200 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
5. A fictional weight-based order specifies 8 mg/kg per dose for a 15-kg patient. What is the prescribed number of
milligrams per dose?
A. 120 mg
B. 60 mg
C. 1200 mg
D. 240 mg
Correct Answer: A — 120 mg
Rationale: Weight-based calculation: 8 mg/kg × 15 kg = 120 mg per dose. Verify clinically appropriate maximum
doses before any real use.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. A simulated medication order states 2.5 mg. Express that amount in micrograms.
A. 5000 micrograms
B. 25000 micrograms
C. 2500 micrograms
D. 1250 micrograms
Correct Answer: C — 2500 micrograms
Rationale: Convert mg to micrograms: 2.5 × 1,000 = 2500 micrograms.
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9. A training-only oral-liquid order is 30 mg. The bottle contains 125 mg per 5 mL. What volume supplies the ordered
dose?
A. 12 mL
B. 0.6 mL
C. 1.2 mL
D. 2.4 mL
Correct Answer: C — 1.2 mL
Rationale: Concentration method: (30 mg × 5 mL)/(125 mg) = 1.2 mL.
10. 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.
11. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 180 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 6 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 60 mL/hour
B. 30 mL/hour
C. 15 mL/hour
D. 300 mL/hour
Correct Answer: B — 30 mL/hour
Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 180/6 = 30 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
12. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 40 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 2 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 40 mL/hour
B. 20 mL/hour
C. 10 mL/hour
D. 200 mL/hour
Correct Answer: B — 20 mL/hour
Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 40/2 = 20 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
13. For a supervised nursing calculation exercise, 600 mL is prescribed to infuse evenly over 8 hours. What is the
pump rate?
A. 150 mL/hour
B. 750 mL/hour
C. 75 mL/hour
D. 37.5 mL/hour
Correct Answer: C — 75 mL/hour
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Rationale: Pump rate = total volume/time = 600/8 = 75 mL/hour. Confirm the device, line and authorized order
clinically.
14. A patient treated with alendronate takes the tablet while lying down at bedtime and complains of painful
swallowing. What needs correction?
A. Administration technique and evaluation for esophageal irritation
B. The patient should immediately take two more tablets
C. It is best mixed in juice
D. Remain flat after each dose
Correct Answer: A — Administration technique and evaluation for esophageal irritation
Rationale: Improper oral bisphosphonate administration can injure the esophagus.
15. Arithmetic practice only: patient weight 25 kg; ordered dose 12 mg/kg/dose. What is the calculated amount for
ONE dose?
A. 300 mg
B. 12 mg
C. 600 mg
D. 150 mg
Correct Answer: A — 300 mg
Rationale: Dose = 25 kg × 12 mg/kg/dose = 300 mg. This is a math exercise, not a recommended clinical dose.
16. Arithmetic practice only: patient weight 30 kg; ordered dose 18 mg/kg/dose. What is the calculated amount for
ONE dose?
A. 1080 mg
B. 18 mg
C. 270 mg
D. 540 mg
Correct Answer: D — 540 mg
Rationale: Dose = 30 kg × 18 mg/kg/dose = 540 mg. This is a math exercise, not a recommended clinical dose.
17. Before giving a crushed tablet through a feeding tube, what must be verified?
A. That the formulation may be crushed and the route is appropriate
B. That the medication can be mixed with every other drug
C. That all extended-release tablets can be crushed
D. That flushing is unnecessary
Correct Answer: A — That the formulation may be crushed and the route is appropriate
Rationale: Extended-release and enteric-coated formulations often must not be crushed; compatibility and flushing
matter.
18. Order: 0.25 g. Available: 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets? (1 g = 1000 mg.)
A. 250 tablets
B. 1 tablets
C. 0.5 tablets
D. 0 tablets
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