Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam

The client is ordered to receive 40 mg of atorvastatin PO daily. In the medication cabinet, you find 10 mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer to the client? (Enter a numerical value only)

A client is prescribed levothyroxine 200 mcg PO daily before breakfast. In the medication room are tablets labelled 0.05 mg/tablet. How many tablet(s) will you administer to the client? Fill in the bl

The order reads "amoxicillin 20mg/kg/dose PO every 8 hours." The child weighs 33 pounds. Using the label below, how many mL will you administer per dose? (Enter a number only, answer to the nearest te

The prescription reads for diphenhydramine 10 mg PO every 4-6 hours as needed for runny nose and allergy symptoms. Using the label below, how many mL will the nurse teach the parent to administer? Ent

The prescription reads for guaifenesin 400 mg PO every 4 hours as needed for congestion. Using the label below, how many mL will the nurse administer to the client? Enter a numeric value only. Answer

A client who weighs 45kg is ordered to receive 500 mg of amoxicillin every eight hours. The dosing range noted in the Davis Drug Guide is 20 to 40 mg/kg/day divided and to be given every 8 hours. True

A client is ordered to receive 1000ml of 0.9% saline over 4 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr? (Enter a number only).

A client is to be started on a heparin intravenous infusion at 2,000 units per hour. On hand is an IV bag labeled 25,000 units/ 250 mL. At what rate (mL/hour) will the nurse set the pump? (Answer to t

You are administering an otic drop for an ear infection to a 12-year-old client. What is the proper method for otic drop instillation in this client?

When given a scheduled morning medication, the client states, "I haven't seen that pill before. Are you sure it's correct?" The nurse checks the medication administration record and verifies that it i

During a period of time when the computerized medication order system was down, the prescriber wrote admission the nurse is transcribing them. The nurse is having difficulty transcribing one order bec

The client is to receive acetaminophen 1000 mg IV Q6 hours. Today, the nurse administered acetaminophen 1000 mg PO. Which of the 9 rights was not followed in this situation?

A client with seasonal allergies takes diphenhydramine at bedtime to help their symptoms. The client develops low hemoglobin low white blood cell counts which is otherwise unexplained. What type of re

A client is prescribed ondansetron for nausea. When reviewing the client's medical history, which finding would concern the nurse?

The client receives one dose of 200 mg of a medication. How much drug is in the body at 3 half-lives?

The client is prescribed aspirin and warfarin. Based on side effects of both medications, the nurse identifies "Risk for bleeding" as a nursing diagnosis for this client. What outcome is appropriate f

A client is to receive insulin lispro at 0730. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse reviews the medical records for past medical history and obtains the client's fingerstick blood glucose

The health care provider prescribes scopolamine for a client who is planning to take cruise and is concerned about motion sickness. What information in the past medical history would serve as a contra

A client is ordered .9mg ondansetron, IV, PRN q6 hours for nausea. The nurse anticipates which of the following sources to cause potential medication error?

The nurse has identified several diagnoses for a client in the hospital. Which problems should the nurse identify as having highest priority?

A client received psyllium this morning. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?

A client has a nasogastric tube and the medication tablets will need to be crushed. After verifying in the drug guide which tablets can be crushed, the nurse crushes each medication individually, mixe

A client is currently receiving chemotherapy and is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What should the nurse teach the client to help reduce the nausea and vomiting?

A nurse assesses the client and determines the client is at risk for infection. Which activity best reflects the planning phase of the nursing process?

A client recently had a myocardial infarction. Which medication would the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing?