Question 1

The nurse administers 6 grams of medication.Which system of measurement is the nurse using to administer medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Metric 
B) Apothecaries' 
C) Household 
D) Metric or apothecaries' 
A) Metric 
B) Apothecaries' 
C) Household 
D) Metric or apothecaries' A

Question 2

The health care provider prescribes 10 grains of medication.If the medication is calculated in milligrams,how many milligrams would the nurse administer to equal 10 grains?
____ mg

Accepted Answer

600
Rationale: There are 60 mg in 1 grain.To administer 10 grains,the nurse calculates 60 mg X 10 grains = 600 mg.Global Rationale: There are 60 mg in 1 grain.To administer 10 grains,the nurse calculates 60 mg X 10 grains = 600 mg.

Question 3

Calculate the proper dosage based on body surface area for the pediatric child if the child's body surface area is 1.1 m2 and the normal dosage of the medication is 80 mg for a body surface area of 1.7 m2.____ mg

Accepted Answer

51.8 Rationale: 1.1 m²/1.7 m²X 80 = 51.8 mg Global Rationale: 1.1 m²/1.7 m²X 80 = 51.8 mg

Question 4

The health care provider prescribes 1,500 milligrams of medication.The nurse finds tablets in the client's drawer that are 1 gram each.How many tablets will the nurse administer to the client?
____ Tablets

Accepted Answer

1 1/2 (1.5)
Rationale: 1,500 mg = 1.5 gr

Question 5

The nurse is weighing a pediatric client who weighs 8.3 kilograms.The mother asks what that is in pounds and ounces.The nurse would tell the mother the child's weight in pounds is: ____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

18 pounds,4.16 ounces,or 18.26 pounds or

Question 6

The health care provider prescribes 1 teaspoon of medication for a client.The nurse converts the dosage to 5 milliliters of medication.Which conversion did the nurse complete to administer the medication to the client?

Accepted Answer

A) From the household system to the metric system 
B) From apothecaries' system to the metric system 
C) From the metric system to the household system 
D) From the household system to the apothecaries' system 
A) From the household system to the metric system 
B) From apothecaries' system to the metric system 
C) From the metric system to the household system 
D) From the household system to the apothecaries' system

Question 7

An IV of 1,000 mL D5 1/2 NS is to infuse from 0800 to 1600 (8 hr).The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.The rate is set at 20 gtt/min.In 5 hours you notice that 700 mL has infused.Recalculate the flow rate for the remaining solution in gtt/min.

Accepted Answer

17 gtt/min
Rationale: gtt/min

Question 8

The nurse is administering medications,and has an order to administer 2 tablespoons of medication.The medication cups used by the nurse have measurements in milliliters.How many milliliters of medication would the nurse administer to equal 2 tablespoons?

Accepted Answer

30
Rationale: There are 15 milliliters i

Question 9

The health care provider prescribes Ampicillin 850 mg p.o.The medication is supplied as 1,000 mg per 5 mL.How many mL of medication would the nurse administer using the basic formula?

Accepted Answer

4.25
Rationale: The desired dose is 850

Question 10

The health care provider prescribes 0.2 mg/kg every 4 hours for the pediatric client who weighs 35 pounds.The medication is mixed 10 mg per 1 mL.How many mL of medication would the nurse administer for each dose?

Accepted Answer

0.32
Rationale: This is a multistep prob

Question 11

A client with an infusion pump is to receive an antibiotic in 50 mL of 0.9% NS over 30 minutes.How many mL/hour will the client receive?

Accepted Answer

100 mL/hr
Rationale: mL/hr= 50

Question 12

The nurse weighs the newborn infant and determines the weight to be 3.2 kilograms.How many grams does the newborn infant weigh?
____ grams

Accepted Answer

3,200
Rationale: When converting from ki

Question 13

The grain,the minim,and the dram are basic units of which system?

Accepted Answer

A) The metric system 
B) The apothecaries' system 
C) The household system 
D) The North American system 
A) The metric system 
B) The apothecaries' system 
C) The household system 
D) The North American system

Question 14

The nurse is using a 20-drop-per-mL IV solution set.In order to deliver 1,280 mL over 16 hours,how many drops per minute would the nurse set the IV to run?
____ drops per minute

Accepted Answer

27
Rationale: 25,600 ÷ 960 = 2

Question 15

The nurse is assisting with collecting dinner trays from the client's room.The client is on strict intake and output,recorded in milliliters.The client drank 8 ounces of milk,6 ounces of coffee,and 4 ounces of juice.How many milliliters will the nurse record for input?
____ mL

Accepted Answer

540
Rationale: There are 30 milliliters

Question 16

The health care provider prescribes Keflex 1 gram.The nurse finds Keflex is available in 250 mg per capsule.Using the dimensional analysis system,how many capsules will the nurse administer to the client?
____ capsules

Accepted Answer

4
Rationale: 1 capsule x 1,000

Question 17

The health care provider prescribes 10 milliliters of medication to be administered to the child every 8 hours.The mother calls the clinic later in the day and asks how to measure 5 milliliters.The nurse would instruct the mother to administer how many teaspoons of the medication?
____ teaspoons

Accepted Answer

2
Rationale: 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters;

Question 18

The health care provider prescribes dopamine 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute.Dopamine is supplied as an IV solution of 400 mg in 500 mL of 5% dextrose.The client weighs 130 pounds.How many milliliters per hour will the nurse infuse to administer the prescribed dose?
____ mL per hour

Accepted Answer

22.2
Rationale: mL/hr (using dimensional

Question 19

The nurse is caring for an infant requiring administration of intravenous (IV)solutions.Which equipment would the nurse use to administer the fluid safely?

Accepted Answer

A) Macrodrip infusion set 
B) Microdrip infusion set 
C) Macrodrip infusion set and IV pump 
D) Microdrip infusion set and IV pump 
A) Macrodrip infusion set 
B) Microdrip infusion set 
C) Macrodrip infusion set and IV pump 
D) Microdrip infusion set and IV pump

Question 20

The health care provider prescribes 3,000 mL of fluid to infuse daily.How many milliliters per hour would the nurse infuse for this client?
____ mL per hour

Accepted Answer

125
Rationale: 3,000 mL is to infuse ove

Exam 14: Drug Calculations

The nurse administers 6 grams of medication.Which system of measurement is the nurse using to administer medications?

The health care provider prescribes 10 grains of medication.If the medication is calculated in milligrams,how many milligrams would the nurse administer to equal 10 grains? ____ mg

Calculate the proper dosage based on body surface area for the pediatric child if the child's body surface area is 1.1 m2 and the normal dosage of the medication is 80 mg for a body surface area of 1.7 m2.____ mg

The health care provider prescribes 1,500 milligrams of medication.The nurse finds tablets in the client's drawer that are 1 gram each.How many tablets will the nurse administer to the client? ____ Tablets

The nurse is weighing a pediatric client who weighs 8.3 kilograms.The mother asks what that is in pounds and ounces.The nurse would tell the mother the child's weight in pounds is: ____ pounds.

The health care provider prescribes 1 teaspoon of medication for a client.The nurse converts the dosage to 5 milliliters of medication.Which conversion did the nurse complete to administer the medication to the client?

An IV of 1,000 mL D5 1/2 NS is to infuse from 0800 to 1600 (8 hr).The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.The rate is set at 20 gtt/min.In 5 hours you notice that 700 mL has infused.Recalculate the flow rate for the remaining solution in gtt/min.

The nurse is administering medications,and has an order to administer 2 tablespoons of medication.The medication cups used by the nurse have measurements in milliliters.How many milliliters of medication would the nurse administer to equal 2 tablespoons?

The health care provider prescribes Ampicillin 850 mg p.o.The medication is supplied as 1,000 mg per 5 mL.How many mL of medication would the nurse administer using the basic formula?

The health care provider prescribes 0.2 mg/kg every 4 hours for the pediatric client who weighs 35 pounds.The medication is mixed 10 mg per 1 mL.How many mL of medication would the nurse administer for each dose?

A client with an infusion pump is to receive an antibiotic in 50 mL of 0.9% NS over 30 minutes.How many mL/hour will the client receive?

The nurse weighs the newborn infant and determines the weight to be 3.2 kilograms.How many grams does the newborn infant weigh? ____ grams

The grain,the minim,and the dram are basic units of which system?

The nurse is using a 20-drop-per-mL IV solution set.In order to deliver 1,280 mL over 16 hours,how many drops per minute would the nurse set the IV to run? ____ drops per minute

The nurse is assisting with collecting dinner trays from the client's room.The client is on strict intake and output,recorded in milliliters.The client drank 8 ounces of milk,6 ounces of coffee,and 4 ounces of juice.How many milliliters will the nurse record for input? ____ mL

The health care provider prescribes Keflex 1 gram.The nurse finds Keflex is available in 250 mg per capsule.Using the dimensional analysis system,how many capsules will the nurse administer to the client? ____ capsules

The health care provider prescribes 10 milliliters of medication to be administered to the child every 8 hours.The mother calls the clinic later in the day and asks how to measure 5 milliliters.The nurse would instruct the mother to administer how many teaspoons of the medication? ____ teaspoons

The health care provider prescribes dopamine 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute.Dopamine is supplied as an IV solution of 400 mg in 500 mL of 5% dextrose.The client weighs 130 pounds.How many milliliters per hour will the nurse infuse to administer the prescribed dose? ____ mL per hour

The nurse is caring for an infant requiring administration of intravenous (IV)solutions.Which equipment would the nurse use to administer the fluid safely?

The health care provider prescribes 3,000 mL of fluid to infuse daily.How many milliliters per hour would the nurse infuse for this client? ____ mL per hour

Foundational Skills

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bed-Making

Infection Control

Heat and Cold Therapy

Pain Management

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention and Restraints

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Assisting With Mechanical Ventilation

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Calculate the proper dosage based on body surface area for the pediatric child if the child's body surface area is 1.1 m² and the normal dosage of the medication is 80 mg for a body surface area of 1.7 m².____ mg

An IV of 1,000 mL D₅ 1/2 NS is to infuse from 0800 to 1600 (8 hr).The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.The rate is set at 20 gtt/min.In 5 hours you notice that 700 mL has infused.Recalculate the flow rate for the remaining solution in gtt/min.