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Dosage Calculation RN Fundamentals
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 50 verified questions with correct answers covering dosage calculations in nursing
practice. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of medication administration, conversions, and
rounding rules, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on calculations related to medication dosages and
Dosage Calculations conversions. 10 Qs 20.0%
Tests knowledge of converting between different units of
Measurement Conversions measurement. 8 Qs 16.0%
Covers the rules for rounding numbers in medication
Rounding Rules calculations. 7 Qs 14.0%
Infusion Rates Involves calculations for intravenous infusion rates. 7 Qs 14.0%
Addresses practical scenarios for administering various
Medication Administration medications. 12 Qs 24.0%
Involves calculating total fluid intake based on various
Fluid Intake Calculation sources. 6 Qs 12.0%
Total Exam Coverage 6 Integrated Topic Modules 50 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
10 Questions • 20.0% of Exam • Focuses on calculations related to medication dosages and conversions.
QUESTION 1
Capsules have to be rounded to the nearest __ __.
Correct Answer: Whole number.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 40 mg PO at bedtime. Available is
famotidine 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round
answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing
zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 Tablets.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g IM. The nurse reconstitutes a 1 g vial of
cefazolin with sterile water to yield a final concentration of 330 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3 ML.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 4 mg/kg/day IM divided in three equal
doses to a patient who weighs 60 kg. Available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 ML.
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Dosage Calculation RN Fundamentals
Online Practice Assessment 3.2 50+ (Latest
Syllabus 2026/2027) Exam Questions
Verified Model Answers A+ Graded Bank
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
50 Questions 6 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 50 verified questions with correct answers covering dosage calculations in nursing
practice. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of medication administration, conversions, and
rounding rules, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on calculations related to medication dosages and
Dosage Calculations conversions. 10 Qs 20.0%
Tests knowledge of converting between different units of
Measurement Conversions measurement. 8 Qs 16.0%
Covers the rules for rounding numbers in medication
Rounding Rules calculations. 7 Qs 14.0%
Infusion Rates Involves calculations for intravenous infusion rates. 7 Qs 14.0%
Addresses practical scenarios for administering various
Medication Administration medications. 12 Qs 24.0%
Involves calculating total fluid intake based on various
Fluid Intake Calculation sources. 6 Qs 12.0%
Total Exam Coverage 6 Integrated Topic Modules 50 Qs 100.0%
Confidential • Student Study Edition • Practice & Review Guide Page 1 of 13
, STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
TOPIC 1: DOSAGE CALCULATIONS
10 Questions • 20.0% of Exam • Focuses on calculations related to medication dosages and conversions.
QUESTION 1
Capsules have to be rounded to the nearest __ __.
Correct Answer: Whole number.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 40 mg PO at bedtime. Available is
famotidine 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round
answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing
zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 Tablets.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g IM. The nurse reconstitutes a 1 g vial of
cefazolin with sterile water to yield a final concentration of 330 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3 ML.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 4 mg/kg/day IM divided in three equal
doses to a patient who weighs 60 kg. Available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL
should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 ML.
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