A nurse is reviewing a medication order for a pediatric patient. The order states, "Administer 5 mg/kg of medication X orally." The child weighs 22 kg. How much medication should the nurse administer?
ATI LPN Med Math Proctored Exam
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ATI LPN Med Math Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 93 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. The available concentration is 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should be administered?
During medication administration, a nurse notices a discrepancy between the prescriber's order and the medication label. What should the nurse do first?
Which of the following is a critical step in preventing medication errors during oral medication administration?
Which of the following is the correct metric prefix and its numeric equivalent for 'micro'?
What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation in the context of oral medication administration?
What is the primary purpose of using conversion factors in dimensional analysis?
Why is the generic name important on a drug label?
A prescription requires 300 mg to be given, but the concentration available is 150 mg/mL. How many mL should be administered?
A patient is prescribed a time-critical medication to be administered orally at 8:00 AM. When should the nurse administer the medication?
A nurse needs to administer a medication that is known for a high first-pass effect. Which consideration is most important for the nurse to understand?
A prescription orders 5 tablespoons of a medication. Convert this to milliliters.
How does bar code scanning enhance medication administration safety?
A nurse is educating a patient about their medication regimen. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates effective communication?
A patient is instructed to take 3/4 cup of a liquid medication daily. Convert this to milliliters.
When using the formula method for medication calculations, what does 'D' represent?
Which factor is most likely to affect the absorption rate of an oral medication in a patient with gastrointestinal issues?
A patient is prescribed a medication that is unfamiliar to the nurse. What is the nurse's best course of action?