Test bank for calculating drug dosages a
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A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to
clarify which of the following prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Morphine 2.5 mg
IV bolus PRN for incisional pain
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse
should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the
nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Asking the client about a history of
medication allergies
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's
prescriptions include oxycodone extended - release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose
received at 600) and oxycodone immediate - release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last
dose received at 2300 the day before). Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Administer oxycodone immediate - release 5 mg PO
now
A nurse working in a medical - surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a
client. The nurse plans to use two forms of identification to verify that she has the right
client. Which of the following actions can the nurse take to identify the client? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Compare the name on the client's wristband with
the name in the medication administration record (MAR)
Ask the client to state his date of birth
Ask the client to state his name
Use the bar code scan to identify the client
A nurse discovers a medication error in which the client received twice the prescribed
amount of medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess the client
,A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for
decussate sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the
medication because of nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Withhold the medication
A nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The
nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse review the
dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Heparin
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive topiramate XR 100 mg PO daily. The
client tells the nurse that the capsule is too hard to swallow. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Request extended - release
sprinkles from the pharmacy
A nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of an anaphylactic reaction
to the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Swollen lips
A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the
following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use
of a decimal point? - CORRECT ANSWERS-0.6 mL
A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a
standing prescription? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every
6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4 degrees Celsius (101.2 degrees Fahrenheit)
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to
clarify which of the following prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acetaminophen
325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Reporting medication errors
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation.
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC)
medications should be included in a medication reconciliation
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. The nurse should
document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following
actions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Injecting the insulin
,A nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 minutes ago and is now reporting
dizziness and headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Obtain the client's vital signs
A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client
received a double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse manager take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess the client for
adverse effects
A nurse is administrating medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of
the following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Collecting information about a client's pain level following
administration of a narcotic
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse
should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sucralfate tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer a time - crucial medication to a client at 0800. Which
of the following times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-0745
0830
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart
rate above 90/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure
administration of the right dose? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWERS-Validate
that the dosage is within the safe range
Confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child
A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for
anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand
what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that
is life - threatening
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provide client
education about the medication
Check the expiration date of the medication
Verify the dosage of the medication
Ask the client if they have any allergies
, A nurse is preparing to administer a high - alert pain medication to a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of medication
administration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Verify the dosage calculation with another
nurse
A nurse is transcribing a provider's prescription for a client. The prescription reads
morphine 2 mg IV bolus at 1400. The nurse should recognize this as which of the
following types of medication orders? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Single order
1.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 2 mg by mouth daily". Pharmacy dispenses you with 1 mg per tablet. How
many tablets do you administer per dose?
A. 6 tablets/dose
B. 2 tablets/dose
C. 3.5 tablets/dose
D. 0.5 tablet/dos - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 tablets
2.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 0.1 gram by mouth once daily". Pharmacy dispenses you with 100 mg per
tablet. How many tablets do you administer per dose?
A. 1 tablet/dose
B. 9 tablets/dose
C. 0.25 tablet/dose
D. 0.5 tablet/dose - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 tablet
3. The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 25 mg by mouth bid". Pharmacy dispenses you with 50 mg tablets. How
many tablets do you administer per DAY (not per dose)?
A. 2.5 tablets/day
B. 3 tablets/day
C. 1 tablet/day
D. 3.5 tablets/day - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 tablet
4.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 2 mg/kg/dose by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain". Pharmacy
dispenses you with the following: 20 mg/capsule. The child weighs 22 lb. How many
capsules do you administer per DAY (not per dose)?
A. 1.25 capsules/day
B. 2.5 capsules/day
C. 1 capsule/day
D. 4 capsules/day - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 capsules/day
patient-Best Prescriptions and
Conversion approach to nursing and
math Latest Edition 2026 Version Verified
and Confirmed To Pass!!
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to
clarify which of the following prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Morphine 2.5 mg
IV bolus PRN for incisional pain
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse
should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the
nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Asking the client about a history of
medication allergies
A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's
prescriptions include oxycodone extended - release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose
received at 600) and oxycodone immediate - release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last
dose received at 2300 the day before). Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Administer oxycodone immediate - release 5 mg PO
now
A nurse working in a medical - surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a
client. The nurse plans to use two forms of identification to verify that she has the right
client. Which of the following actions can the nurse take to identify the client? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Compare the name on the client's wristband with
the name in the medication administration record (MAR)
Ask the client to state his date of birth
Ask the client to state his name
Use the bar code scan to identify the client
A nurse discovers a medication error in which the client received twice the prescribed
amount of medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess the client
,A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for
decussate sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the
medication because of nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Withhold the medication
A nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The
nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse review the
dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Heparin
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive topiramate XR 100 mg PO daily. The
client tells the nurse that the capsule is too hard to swallow. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Request extended - release
sprinkles from the pharmacy
A nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of an anaphylactic reaction
to the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Swollen lips
A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the
following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use
of a decimal point? - CORRECT ANSWERS-0.6 mL
A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a
standing prescription? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every
6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4 degrees Celsius (101.2 degrees Fahrenheit)
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to
clarify which of the following prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acetaminophen
325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Reporting medication errors
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation.
Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC)
medications should be included in a medication reconciliation
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. The nurse should
document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following
actions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Injecting the insulin
,A nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 minutes ago and is now reporting
dizziness and headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Obtain the client's vital signs
A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client
received a double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse manager take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess the client for
adverse effects
A nurse is administrating medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of
the following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Collecting information about a client's pain level following
administration of a narcotic
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse
should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sucralfate tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer a time - crucial medication to a client at 0800. Which
of the following times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication? Select
all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-0745
0830
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart
rate above 90/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure
administration of the right dose? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWERS-Validate
that the dosage is within the safe range
Confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child
A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for
anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand
what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that
is life - threatening
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provide client
education about the medication
Check the expiration date of the medication
Verify the dosage of the medication
Ask the client if they have any allergies
, A nurse is preparing to administer a high - alert pain medication to a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of medication
administration? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Verify the dosage calculation with another
nurse
A nurse is transcribing a provider's prescription for a client. The prescription reads
morphine 2 mg IV bolus at 1400. The nurse should recognize this as which of the
following types of medication orders? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Single order
1.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 2 mg by mouth daily". Pharmacy dispenses you with 1 mg per tablet. How
many tablets do you administer per dose?
A. 6 tablets/dose
B. 2 tablets/dose
C. 3.5 tablets/dose
D. 0.5 tablet/dos - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 tablets
2.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 0.1 gram by mouth once daily". Pharmacy dispenses you with 100 mg per
tablet. How many tablets do you administer per dose?
A. 1 tablet/dose
B. 9 tablets/dose
C. 0.25 tablet/dose
D. 0.5 tablet/dose - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 tablet
3. The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 25 mg by mouth bid". Pharmacy dispenses you with 50 mg tablets. How
many tablets do you administer per DAY (not per dose)?
A. 2.5 tablets/day
B. 3 tablets/day
C. 1 tablet/day
D. 3.5 tablets/day - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 tablet
4.) The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication. The order says:
"Administer 2 mg/kg/dose by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain". Pharmacy
dispenses you with the following: 20 mg/capsule. The child weighs 22 lb. How many
capsules do you administer per DAY (not per dose)?
A. 1.25 capsules/day
B. 2.5 capsules/day
C. 1 capsule/day
D. 4 capsules/day - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 capsules/day
