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- A physician orders 500 mg of a medication, but the available medication is labeled as 250 mg per tablet. Using dimensional analysis, how many tablets should the nurse administer?A)3 tabletsB)1 tabletC)4 tabletsD)2 tablets
- A nurse needs to administer 0.8 g of a medication with a concentration of 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be drawn up?A)15 mLB)20 mlC)10 mLD)5mL
- A patient requires 125 mg of a medication. The available concentration is 250 mg/5 mL. Calculate the volume to be administered.A)5 mLB)1.25 mLC)2.5 mLD)10 mL
- When comparing deciliters and centiliters, which unit represents the smaller quantity?A)centilitersB)Neither represents a smaller quantityC)Both are equalD)Deciliters
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- A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that requires a double-check by another nurse. What is the significance of this practice?A)It ensures that the medication is within expiration date.B)It helps to verify the correct dose and medication are being administered.C)It is a formality that does not impact safety.D)It allows nurses to practice teamwork and communication.
- Which of the following best represents 0.01 meters in centimeters?A)0.1 centimetersB)100 centimetersC)10 centimetersD)1 centimeter
- What is the significance of the drug's brand name on the label?A)It lists contraindications for use.B)It distinguishes the commercial product from other brands.C)It provides detailed pharmacokinetic data.D)It shows the drug's chemical structure.
- If a medication order reads 1.5 g of a medication and the available strength is 500 mg per tablet, how many tablets should be administered?A)2 tabletsB)3 tabletsC)5 tabletsD)4 tablets
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- When a patient refuses a scheduled oral medication, what is the nurse's best course of action?A)Discard the medication and record the refusal.B)Attempt to educate the patient about the benefits and risks of the medication.C)Notify the healthcare provider and wait for further instructions.D)Leave the medication at the bedside for later use.
- A patient with liver dysfunction is prescribed an oral medication. What consideration is critical for the nurse when administering this medication?A)The medication may need to be given in a lower dose.B)The medication should be taken with antacids.C)The medication should be administered via a different route.D)The medication's half-life will be reduced.
- Which component on a drug label assists in identifying the correct route of administration?A)Storage conditionsB)Expiration dateC)Manufacturer informationD)Dosage form
- A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert medication. Which of the following actions best demonstrates adherence to the Six Rights of Medication Administration?A)Verifying the medication order with two identifiers and checking the drug label.B)Checking the patient's chart for any allergies.C)Ensuring the medication is administered at the right time.D)Informing the patient about potential side effects.
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- If a liquid medication is prescribed at 240 mg and the concentration is 80 mg/5 mL, how many milliliters will you administer using ratio and proportion?A)25 mLB)15 mLC)20 mLD)10 mL
- How do storage conditions on a drug label ensure patient safety?A)They ensure the drug is stored in conditions that maintain efficacy.B)They provide details on the manufacturing date.C)They indicate the drug's side effects.D)They list contraindications for the drug.
- A medication order requires 250 mg of a drug. The available dosage strength is 125 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?A)2 tabletsB)1 tabletC)3 tabletsD)0.5 tablets
- Which component on the drug label is crucial for identifying drug allergies?A)Dosage strengthB)Inactive ingredientsC)Therapeutic classD)Expiration date
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- A nurse calculates the dosage of a pediatric medication using D/H x Q. What additional step should the nurse take before administration?A)Document the administration in the patient's chartB)Recalculate the dose using a different methodC)Verify the calculated dose with another nurseD)Administer the medication immediately
- Why is it important to consider dosage strength when using the formula method?A)Dosage strength indicates drug compatibilityB)Dosage strength affects the frequency of administrationC)Dosage strength determines the amount of medication to administerD)Dosage strength determines the time of administration
- Which metric unit is appropriate for measuring intravenous fluid volume?A)GramB)MeterC)MillimeterD)Liter
- A nurse is reviewing a drug label for acetaminophen. Which component is crucial to determine the maximum daily dose for a patient?A)Dosage strengthB)Manufacturer detailsC)Drug form (e.g.. tablet, liquid)D)Inactive ingredients
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- How is the formula D/H x Q used in dosage calculations?A)To calculate the amount of medication to administerB)To determine the frequency of medication administrationC)To identify potential drug interactionsD)To assess the drug's efficacy
- A nurse needs to administer 750 mg of a drug. The vial is labeled 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse draw up?A)3 mLB)4mLC)6 mLD)8 mL
- A physician orders 250 mg of a medication, but the medication available is 100 mg per 1 mL. Using fractional ratios, how many mL should be administered?A)2.5 mLB)25 mLC)2.0 MlD)1.5 mL
- How does the first-pass effect influence the administration of oral medications?A)It enhances the speed of medication onset.B)It has no significant impact on oral medications.C)It decreases the bioavailability of the medication.D)It increases the medication's duration of action.