ATI LPN Med Math Final Proctored Exam

A nurse needs to administer 300 mg of a medication available as 100 mg per 2 mL. Using ratio and proportion, how many mL should the nurse administer?

Where should a patient administer subcutaneous insulin for the fastest absorption?

When reviewing a patient's medication list during transfer, what is the nurse performing?

You are reconstituting a powdered medication. The manufacturer's label states to add 3 mL of diluent to achieve a concentration of 200 mg/mL. How much medication should you draw up to administer a dos

A patient requires an immediate effect of a prescribed medication. Which parenteral route should a nurse choose for the fastest absorption?

A patient is prescribed 0.75 g of medication, but the available tablets are 250 mg each. Using dimensional analysis, how many tablets should the nurse administer?

A patient is ordered to receive a medication via the subcutaneous route. Which of the following sites is most appropriate for this type of injection?

A pediatric patient weighing 20 kg is prescribed acetaminophen 15 mg/kg. What is the correct dose?

When administering a high-alert medication, what safety measure should the nurse implement?

You have a prescription for 10 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 20 mg tablets. Using the desired over have formula, how many tablets should you administer?

How does the route of administration listed on a drug label contribute to safe medication administration?

Which action should a nurse take first if they discover the ordered route for a medication is not recommended on the medication label?

What is a critical step a nurse should take to ensure the right dose of medication is administered?

After reconstituting a vial of powdered medication with 10 mL of sterile water, the label now reads '500 mg/2 mL.' If the prescribed dose is 750 mg, how many milliliters should the nurse administer?

A healthcare provider orders 0.4 mg of a medication to be administered subcutaneously. The medication is available at 1 mg/mL concentration. How much should the nurse administer?

Why should the nurse verify the medication name on a drug label multiple times before administration?

When mixing NPH and regular insulin in a syringe, what is the correct sequence?

A nurse needs to administer 500 mL of IV fluid over 4 hours. The IV set delivers 20 drops/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute using dimensional analysis.

A patient is prescribed 15 units of regular insulin (U-100) to be taken before meals. Which syringe size should the nurse choose to ensure accurate dosing?

A nurse is preparing to administer 200 mg of ibuprofen PO to a patient. The available dose is 100 mg per tablet. Using the ratio and proportion method, how many tablets should the nurse administer?

A patient is prescribed 60 mg of a medication. The available dose is 30 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse give?

A patient is prescribed 30 units of insulin glargine and 10 units of insulin lispro before breakfast. How should the nurse prepare the insulin for administration?

Why is it important for the drug label to include the active ingredient?

How does using two patient identifiers promote safe medication administration?

A patient is prescribed a transdermal medication. Which instruction should the nurse provide?