Dosage Calculation Exam (2026/2027) –
Nursing & Pharmacy Comprehensive
Medication Math Assessment | Questions
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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? - 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? - 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? -
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? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWERS-Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact
the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? -
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? - 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
Nursing & Pharmacy Comprehensive
Medication Math Assessment | Questions
and Answers ALREADY GRADED A+||
RANKED!!
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? - 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? - 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? -
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? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWERS-Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact
the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? -
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? - 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
