ATI Safe Dosage Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Safe Dosage Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A provider orders 250 mg of a medication. The label reads 500 mg per 2 mL. How many mL should you administer? A. 1 mL B. 1 mL C. 2 mL D. 0.5 mL Which of the following actions demonstrates adherence to safe dosage practices? A. Relying on memory for dose calculations B. Estimating a dose when unclear C. Double-checking the medication label against the MAR D. Administering medication before clarifying an order The order reads: give 20 mg of Drug A. Available: Drug A 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give? 2 A. 1 B. 1.5 C. 2 D. 2.5 Which unit is most appropriate when calculating pediatric medication dosages? A. mg/kg B. mL/hour C. g/day D. mcg/mL A medication order is for 1.2 g. The pharmacy sends 600 mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer? A. 2 B. 1 C. 2.5 D. 3 3 Which of the following is a safe strategy when calculating dosages? A. Skipping unit conversions B. Using dimensional analysis C. Estimating to the nearest whole number D. Ignoring decimals for small doses A child weighs 15 kg. The safe dosage range is 10–15 mg/kg/day. What is the safe daily range? A. 100–150 mg/day B. 125–175 mg/day C. 150–225 mg/day D. 200–300 mg/day Which abbreviation is considered unsafe and should not be used when writing dosages? A. U B. mL C. mg D. tabs 4 A provider prescribes 1000 mL of IV fluid over 8 hours. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr? A. 100 mL/hr B. 125 mL/hr C. 150 mL/hr D. 175 mL/hr Which action should the nurse take if a medication dose appears unusually high? A. Contact the prescribing provider before administration B. Give half the dose and observe the client C. Ask a peer to verify the label only D. Assume the dose is correct if it's on the MAR A client is prescribed 0.75 g of a medication. How many mg is this? A. 750 mg B. 7.5 mg C. 75 mg