WGU D441 Medical Dosage Calculations &
Pharmacology Mock Exam
40 Marks total
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the best answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1 2 marks
A provider prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours. The available dose is 250 mg tablets. How many
tablets will the nurse administer per dose?
⃝ A 1 tablet
⃝ B 1.5 tablets
√
C 2 tablets
⃝ D 2.5 tablets
Model answer:
Calculation: 500 mg/250 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The dosage is double the strength available per tablet.
Question 2 2 marks
Which of the following is categorized as objective data during a nursing assessment?
⃝ A The patient reporting a headache
⃝ B The patient’s family describing the patient’s cough
√
C Laboratory results showing serum creatinine levels
⃝ D The patient stating they feel anxious
Model answer:
Objective data are observable and measurable facts, such as laboratory results, vital signs, and physical
find-ings, rather than verbal statements from the patient.
,Question 3 2 marks
A provider orders furosemide 40 mg PO. The medication is available in 20 mg tablets. How many tablets
should the nurse administer?
⃝ A 0.5 tablets
⃝ B 1 tablet
√
C 2 tablets
⃝ D 4 tablets
Model answer:
Calculation: 40 mg/20 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 2 marks
When reviewing a medication profile, which component includes details about alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine
use?
⃝ A Drug Use History
⃝ B Demographic Factors
√
C Substance Use
⃝ D Allergies
Model answer:
Substance use specifically refers to alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, illegal drugs, and folk remedies.
, Question 5 2 marks
The provider prescribes azithromycin 500 mg IV in a 500 mL premixed bag to infuse over 60 minutes. What is
the infusion rate in mL/hr?
⃝ A 125 mL/hr
⃝ B 250 mL/hr
√
C 500 mL/hr
⃝ D 1000 mL/hr
Model answer:
Calculation: Total volume (500 mL) divided by time (1 hour) equals 500 mL/hr.
Question 6 2 marks
Which concept emphasizes a collaborative and active role for the patient in managing their medication regimen?
⃝ A Compliance
√
B Adherence
⃝ C Obedience
⃝ D Delegation
Model answer:
Adherence refers to a collaborative, active role of the patient, whereas compliance often implies passive
obe-dience to prescribed regimens.
Pharmacology Mock Exam
40 Marks total
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the best answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1 2 marks
A provider prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours. The available dose is 250 mg tablets. How many
tablets will the nurse administer per dose?
⃝ A 1 tablet
⃝ B 1.5 tablets
√
C 2 tablets
⃝ D 2.5 tablets
Model answer:
Calculation: 500 mg/250 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The dosage is double the strength available per tablet.
Question 2 2 marks
Which of the following is categorized as objective data during a nursing assessment?
⃝ A The patient reporting a headache
⃝ B The patient’s family describing the patient’s cough
√
C Laboratory results showing serum creatinine levels
⃝ D The patient stating they feel anxious
Model answer:
Objective data are observable and measurable facts, such as laboratory results, vital signs, and physical
find-ings, rather than verbal statements from the patient.
,Question 3 2 marks
A provider orders furosemide 40 mg PO. The medication is available in 20 mg tablets. How many tablets
should the nurse administer?
⃝ A 0.5 tablets
⃝ B 1 tablet
√
C 2 tablets
⃝ D 4 tablets
Model answer:
Calculation: 40 mg/20 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 2 marks
When reviewing a medication profile, which component includes details about alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine
use?
⃝ A Drug Use History
⃝ B Demographic Factors
√
C Substance Use
⃝ D Allergies
Model answer:
Substance use specifically refers to alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, illegal drugs, and folk remedies.
, Question 5 2 marks
The provider prescribes azithromycin 500 mg IV in a 500 mL premixed bag to infuse over 60 minutes. What is
the infusion rate in mL/hr?
⃝ A 125 mL/hr
⃝ B 250 mL/hr
√
C 500 mL/hr
⃝ D 1000 mL/hr
Model answer:
Calculation: Total volume (500 mL) divided by time (1 hour) equals 500 mL/hr.
Question 6 2 marks
Which concept emphasizes a collaborative and active role for the patient in managing their medication regimen?
⃝ A Compliance
√
B Adherence
⃝ C Obedience
⃝ D Delegation
Model answer:
Adherence refers to a collaborative, active role of the patient, whereas compliance often implies passive
obe-dience to prescribed regimens.
