General Instruction: [Round answer to nearest tenth if not a whole number.]
Question 1
Pharmacology Medication Dosage Quiz. The physician orders Digitek 0.25 mg PO daily for a patient with heart failure. The medication is supplied in 125 mcg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 2.0
Question 2
The physician orders Ibuprofen 600 mg PO q6h PRN for pain. The medication supply is in 200 mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 3.0
Question 3
The physician orders Morphine 3 mg IV q4h PRN for pain. The medication is supplied in 5 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 0.6
Question 4
The physician order is Omeprazole 40 mg PO daily for GERD. The medication supply is in 20 mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 2.0
Question 5
The physician orders Digoxin 0.75 mg PO daily. The medication is supplied in 500 mcg tablets. How many pills will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 1.5
Question 6
The physician order of Fluconazole 400 mg PO daily for a fungal infection. The medication is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? Pharmacology Medication Dosage Quiz
- Answer: 2.0
Question 7
A physician order is Guaifenesin 300 mg PO q4h for a patient with a cough. The medication is supplied in 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 15.0
Question 8
Order: Dexamethasone (Decadron) 1.5 mg PO BID. Supply: 0.75 mg per tablet. How many tablets will you give each dose?
- Answer: 2.0
Question 9
The physician orders Zestril 15 mg PO daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer each dose?
- Answer: 3.0
Question 10
The patient has alprazolam 1 mg orally twice a day as needed ordered for anxiety. The medication is supplied as alprazolam 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets of alprazolam would the patient receive with each dose? Pharmacology Medication Dosage Quiz
- Answer: 2.0
Question 11
The physician order is acyclovir 400 mg PO three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer each dose?
- Answer: 0.5
Question 12
Order: Phenobarbital 67.5 mg PO daily. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Supply: Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 15 mg.
- Answer: 4.5
Question 13
The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg PO daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer each dose?
- Answer: 1.0
Question 14
The healthcare provider’s prescription reads 150 mcg of a medication orally daily. The medication label reads 0.1 mg per tablet. The nurse should administer how many tablets to the client?
- Answer: 1.5
Question 15
Ordered: Methylphenidate HCl tablets 10,000 mcg with breakfast and lunch. How many tablets will the patient receive at each dose? Supply: Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 5 mg.
- Answer: 2.0
Question 16
Pro-Stat 30 mg twice a day per gastric tube is the order. The Pro-Stat syrup is supplied in a 60 mg per 30 mL concentration. How many mL would the nurse prepare for each dose?
- Answer: 15.0
Question 17
The physician order is Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg PO for hives. Available: 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer each dose?
- Answer: 15.0
Question 18
Metolazone 7.5 mg oral daily is ordered. The metolazone supply is in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 1.5
Question 19
The physician orders magnesium oxide 400 mg orally three times a day for a patient with hypomagnesemia. Magnesium oxide is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose?
- Answer: 2.0
Question 20
A physician order is Lanoxin elixir 80 mcg PO daily for a patient with congestive heart failure. Available: 50 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer each dose?
- Answer: 1.6
