ATI Medication Administration (Dosage
Calculation), Drugs for Nurs 3110 Final,
Dosages by Weights ATI, ATI Injectable
Meds Test, ATI Oral Medications Test,
Nurs 3110 M 11,109,8,7,6 Final Exam |
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A provider orders amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours. The available tablets are 250 mg each.
How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
A. 1
✔✔ B. 2
C. 3
D. 0.5
A client is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluids to infuse over 8 hours. The IV set delivers 20
gtt/mL. What is the correct drip rate?
A. 25 gtt/min
B. 30 gtt/min
✔✔ C. 42 gtt/min
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,D. 50 gtt/min
A child weighs 22 lb. The provider orders a medication dosed at 10 mg/kg. What is the correct
dose in mg?
A. 50 mg
✔✔ B. 100 mg
C. 150 mg
D. 200 mg
Which of the following actions is appropriate when administering an intramuscular injection to
an adult?
A. Use a 25-gauge, ½-inch needle
B. Inject at a 45-degree angle
✔✔ C. Inject at a 90-degree angle into the deltoid or ventrogluteal site
D. Use the abdomen as the preferred site
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client receiving a high-alert
medication?
A. Document the dose after the shift
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,✔✔ B. Perform an independent double-check with another nurse
C. Skip the MAR verification
D. Mix with juice without informing the provider
A client is to receive 2.5 mL of a medication via IM injection. What is the appropriate syringe
size to use?
✔✔ A. 3 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 0.5 mL
D. 5 mL
The provider prescribes lorazepam 1 mg IV push every 6 hours PRN for anxiety. Available:
lorazepam 2 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer?
A. 0.25 mL
✔✔ B. 0.5 mL
C. 1 mL
D. 2 mL
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, A nurse is preparing to administer 0.75 mL of a vaccine subcutaneously to a toddler. What is the
appropriate needle gauge and length?
A. 16-gauge, 1 inch
✔✔ B. 25-gauge, ⅝ inch
C. 20-gauge, 2 inches
D. 30-gauge, ¼ inch
A client is to receive 1,000 units of heparin subcutaneously. The vial is labeled 5,000 units/mL.
How many mL should be administered?
✔✔ A. 0.2 mL
B. 0.5 mL
C. 1 mL
D. 2 mL
A provider prescribes acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hours PRN. Available: acetaminophen
325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse give?
A. 1
✔✔ B. 2
C. 3
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