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    1. Why is it important to use a zero before a decimal point when writing medication dosages in the metric system?
      A)
      To avoid the need for additional decimal points.
      B)
      To make the dosage appear larger.
      C)
      To prevent misinterpretation of the dosage amount.
      D)
      To standardize the abbreviation of the unit of measure.
    2. How should unopened vials of insulin be stored to ensure potency?
      A)
      In the refrigerator until the expiration date.
      B)
      At room temperature indefinitely.
      C)
      Frozen for long-term storage.
      D)
      in direct sunlight to maintain proper warmth.
    3. What is the correct interpretation of the calibration lines on a U-100 insulin syringe?
      A)
      Each small line indicates 5 units of insulin.
      B)
      Each small line indicates 2 units of insulin.
      C)
      Each small line indicates 1 unit of insulin.
      D)
      Each small line indicates 0.5 units of insulin.
    4. A physician prescribes 15 mL of a liquid medication. How should this dose be communicated in household measurements?
      A)
      2 tablespoons
      B)
      1 teaspoon
      C)
      1/2 tablespoon
      D)
      1 tablespoon
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    Exam Review

    1. A nurse needs to convert 2.5 grams to milligrams. How should the nurse move the decimal point?
      A)
      Move the decimal point three places to the right
      B)
      Move the decimal point two places to the right
      C)
      Move the decimal point three places to the left
      D)
      Move the decimal point two places to the left
    2. A patient is scheduled to receive a time-critical medication at 0800. When is the latest it can be administered without causing potential harm?
      A)
      0830
      B)
      Anytime within the day
      C)
      0815
      D)
      0900
    3. Why is it unsafe to use a tuberculin syringe to administer insulin?
      A)
      Tuberculin syringes lack unit calibrations specific to insulin.
      B)
      Tuberculin syringes do not have a needle attached.
      C)
      Tuberculin syringes can only be used for intramuscular injections.
      D)
      Tuberculin syringes are too large for insulin administration.
    4. A medication is prescribed at 75 mg, and it is available as 150 mg per tablet. Using the desired over have method, how many tablets should be administered?
      A)
      2 tablets
      B)
      0.5 tablets
      C)
      1.5 tablets
      D)
      1 tablet
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    1. A nurse must calculate the dosage of a medication labeled 100 mg/2 mL. If the prescription is for 50 mg, how many mL should be administered?
      A)
      2 mL
      B)
      15 ml
      C)
      1 mL
      D)
      0.5 mL
    2. In the context of safe medication administration, what role does the MAR (Medication Administration Record) play?
      A)
      It provides a comprehensive list of medications to be administered
      B)
      It schedules follow-up appointments for patients
      C)
      It serves as a tool for patient education about side effects
      D)
      It verifies the patient's insurance coverage for medications
    3. An elderly patient is prescribed 0.25 mg of digoxin. You have 0.125 mg tablets available. How many tablets should you administer?
      A)
      3 tablets
      B)
      2 tablets
      C)
      1 tablet
      D)
      4 tablets
    4. Why is it important for the drug label to include the form of the medication (e.g., tablet, liquid)?
      A)
      It helps the nurse determine the correct route of administration.
      B)
      It provides the therapeutic class of the medication.
      C)
      It specifies the dosage strength of the medication.
      D)
      It indicates the storage conditions required for the medication.
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    1. A prescription requires administering 2 teaspoons of medication. What is the correct metric equivalent?
      A)
      20 mL
      B)
      10 mL
      C)
      15 mL
      D)
      5 mL
    2. A healthcare provider orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available solution is 250 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare using the ratio and proportion method?
      A)
      10 mL
      B)
      5 mL
      C)
      15 mL
      D)
      20 ml
    3. A patient using an insulin pump reports redness at the infusion site. What is the nurse's first action?
      A)
      Increase the insulin dose to compensate for reduced absorption.
      B)
      Reassure the patient that this is normal.
      C)
      Change the infusion site and assess for signs of infection.
      D)
      Apply a warm compress to the site.
    4. Which of the following actions most directly aligns with the right documentation in medication administration?
      A)
      Verifying the medication order with the pharmacy
      B)
      Recording the time and dose immediately after administration
      C)
      Observing the patient for adverse reactions
      D)
      Checking the patient's identity before administration
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    1. What is the nurse's priority action when a patient shows signs of anaphylaxis after receiving a medication?
      A)
      Administer antihistamines immediately.
      B)
      Discontinue the medication immediately.
      C)
      Notify the health care provider after completing the medication administration.
      D)
      Document the reaction in the patient's medical record.
    2. A pediatric patient needs a medication dose of 0.5 mL. How should this dose be written to minimize the risk of error?
      A)
      5mL
      B)
      5mL
      C)
      50 mL
      D)
      0.5 ml
    3. A nurse is preparing to administer 1 pint of fluid. What is the metric equivalent?
      A)
      120 mL
      B)
      960 mL
      C)
      480 mL
      D)
      240 mL
    4. What is the most significant advantage of using the metric system over the household and apothecary systems?
      A)
      The metric system is based on units of 10, simplifying calculations.
      B)
      The metric system uses Roman numerals for clarity.
      C)
      The metric system is only used in healthcare settings.
      D)
      The metric system eliminates the need for conversions.
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    1. When a nurse fails to check for drug-drug interactions before administering a medication, which of the Six Rights is being compromised?
      A)
      Right route
      B)
      Right time
      C)
      Right dose
      D)
      Right medication
    2. A patient weighs 154 pounds. How many kilograms does the patient weigh?
      A)
      77 kg
      B)
      68 kg
      C)
      70 kg
      D)
      72 kg
    3. Which rule should be followed when writing metric notations for medication dosages?
      A)
      Use a leading zero before a decimal point
      B)
      Write fractions instead of decimals
      C)
      Place the unit of measurement before the number
      D)
      include a trailing zero after a whole number
    4. A powdered medication label instructs to add 5 mL of diluent to achieve a concentration of 50 mg/mL. If the prescribed dose is 125 mg, how many milliliters should be administered?
      A)
      2.0 mL
      B)
      3.0 mL
      C)
      1.5 mL
      D)
      2.5 mL
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