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ATI MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (DOSAGE CALCULATION)
UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 1 g PO twice daily. The available tablets are 1,000
mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 4 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
1 g = 1,000 mg.
One tablet contains 1,000 mg, so 1 tablet equals one dose.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine hydrochloride 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How
many micrograms (mcg) should the nurse administer?
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A. 50 mcg
B. 250 mcg
C. 500 mcg
D. 1,000 mcg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
1 mg = 1,000 mcg
0.5 mg × 1,000 = 500 mcg
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr. The available syrup is
12.5 mg/5 mL. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer per dose?
A. 1 tsp
B. 2 tsp
C. 3 tsp
D. 4 tsp
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
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25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg = 2 doses
2 × 5 mL = 10 mL
10 mL ÷ 5 mL/tsp = 2 tsp
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg PO at 9:00 a.m. Which time should the
nurse administer the medication?
A. 1500
B. 0900
C. 1700
D. 2100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
9:00 a.m. in military time is 0900.
Question 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin 15 units and isophane insulin 40 units
subcutaneously at 6:30 a.m. When should the nurse administer the medication?
A. 0430
ATI MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (DOSAGE CALCULATION)
UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 1 g PO twice daily. The available tablets are 1,000
mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 4 tablets
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
1 g = 1,000 mg.
One tablet contains 1,000 mg, so 1 tablet equals one dose.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine hydrochloride 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How
many micrograms (mcg) should the nurse administer?
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A. 50 mcg
B. 250 mcg
C. 500 mcg
D. 1,000 mcg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
1 mg = 1,000 mcg
0.5 mg × 1,000 = 500 mcg
Question 3
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr. The available syrup is
12.5 mg/5 mL. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer per dose?
A. 1 tsp
B. 2 tsp
C. 3 tsp
D. 4 tsp
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
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25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg = 2 doses
2 × 5 mL = 10 mL
10 mL ÷ 5 mL/tsp = 2 tsp
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg PO at 9:00 a.m. Which time should the
nurse administer the medication?
A. 1500
B. 0900
C. 1700
D. 2100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
9:00 a.m. in military time is 0900.
Question 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin 15 units and isophane insulin 40 units
subcutaneously at 6:30 a.m. When should the nurse administer the medication?
A. 0430
