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# DOSAGE CALCULATIONS — RN ATI ADULT
MEDICAL-SURGICAL PROCTORED
ASSESSMENT 3 & 3.1 ## COMPLETE PRACTICE
TEST BANK | 150 QUESTIONS | DETAILED
RATIONALES **2026-2027 EDITION | GRADED
A+ | FIRST-TIME PASS GUARANTEE**
## TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Calculation Type | Questions |
|---------|-----------------|-----------|
| I | Oral Medications (Tablets, Capsules, Liquids) | 1-25 |
| II | Parenteral Medications (IM, SubQ, IV Push) | 26-50 |
| III | IV Infusion Rates (mL/hr, gtt/min, mcg/kg/min) | 51-75 |
| IV | Weight-Based Calculations | 76-90 |
| V | Pediatric & Geriatric Dosage Adjustments | 91-105 |
| VI | Heparin, Insulin, & Titratable Drips | 106-120 |
| VII | Critical Care & Complex Calculations | 121-135 |
| VIII | Comprehensive Case Scenarios & Mixed Review | 136-150 |
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# SECTION I: ORAL MEDICATIONS (TABLETS, CAPSULES,
LIQUIDS) (Questions 1-25)
**1. A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg PO. Available
is furosemide 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 3 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Use the formula: Desired dose / Available dose ×
quantity. 40 mg / 20 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
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**2. A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO.
Available is amoxicillin 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the
nurse administer?**
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A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 4 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** 500 mg / 250 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
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**3. A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO.
Available is acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer?**
A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 3 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** 650 mg / 325 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
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**4. A nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol 25 mg PO. Available
is metoprolol 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
A) 0.25 tablet
B) 0.5 tablet
C) 1 tablet
D) 1.5 tablets
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** 25 mg / 50 mg × 1 tablet = 0.5 tablet. The tablet should
be scored for safe splitting.
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**5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg PO. Available
is digoxin 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
# DOSAGE CALCULATIONS — RN ATI ADULT
MEDICAL-SURGICAL PROCTORED
ASSESSMENT 3 & 3.1 ## COMPLETE PRACTICE
TEST BANK | 150 QUESTIONS | DETAILED
RATIONALES **2026-2027 EDITION | GRADED
A+ | FIRST-TIME PASS GUARANTEE**
## TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Calculation Type | Questions |
|---------|-----------------|-----------|
| I | Oral Medications (Tablets, Capsules, Liquids) | 1-25 |
| II | Parenteral Medications (IM, SubQ, IV Push) | 26-50 |
| III | IV Infusion Rates (mL/hr, gtt/min, mcg/kg/min) | 51-75 |
| IV | Weight-Based Calculations | 76-90 |
| V | Pediatric & Geriatric Dosage Adjustments | 91-105 |
| VI | Heparin, Insulin, & Titratable Drips | 106-120 |
| VII | Critical Care & Complex Calculations | 121-135 |
| VIII | Comprehensive Case Scenarios & Mixed Review | 136-150 |
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# SECTION I: ORAL MEDICATIONS (TABLETS, CAPSULES,
LIQUIDS) (Questions 1-25)
**1. A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg PO. Available
is furosemide 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 3 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Use the formula: Desired dose / Available dose ×
quantity. 40 mg / 20 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
---
**2. A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO.
Available is amoxicillin 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the
nurse administer?**
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A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 4 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** 500 mg / 250 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
---
**3. A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO.
Available is acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should
the nurse administer?**
A) 0.5 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 2 tablets
D) 3 tablets
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** 650 mg / 325 mg × 1 tablet = 2 tablets.
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**4. A nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol 25 mg PO. Available
is metoprolol 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
A) 0.25 tablet
B) 0.5 tablet
C) 1 tablet
D) 1.5 tablets
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** 25 mg / 50 mg × 1 tablet = 0.5 tablet. The tablet should
be scored for safe splitting.
---
**5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg PO. Available
is digoxin 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse
administer?**
