ATI MED MATH EXAM 1 2024
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol (Haldol) 2 mg PO q12h. The amount available is
haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest whole
number) - 2 tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg PO Daily. The amount available is
furosemide oral solution 40 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the
nearest whole number). - 10 mL
The label reads heparin 20,000 units/mL. The order is for heparin 15,000 units q8h SQ. How
many milliliters will the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth). - 0.75 (rounded) = 0.8
mL
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) 20 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses
q12h to a preschool child who weighs 44 lbs. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension
250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole
number). - 4 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.2 g PO every 8 hr. The amount
available is phenytoin 100 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per
dose? (Round to nearest whole number) - 2 cap
The physician orders digoxin (Lanoxin) 250 mcg PO TID. The medication digoxin is available in
0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? - 1 tab
The label reads heparin 10,000 units/mL. The order is for heparin 5,000 units q8h. How many
milliliters will you administer to the patient? - 0.5mL
The nurse receives a telephone prescription from a provider. The provider states "administer
three-tenths of a milligram of nitroglycerin orally to the client." How should the nurse transcribe
the number, "three-tenths of a milligram" on the MAR? - 0.3mg
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 50 mg PO q8h to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The
recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse
is appropriate?
a. Administer to dosage, it's within the recommended dosage range for a day.
b. Toxic amount, hold and notify the provider.
c. Consult with the pharmacist to check if it's safe to administer.
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol (Haldol) 2 mg PO q12h. The amount available is
haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest whole
number) - 2 tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg PO Daily. The amount available is
furosemide oral solution 40 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the
nearest whole number). - 10 mL
The label reads heparin 20,000 units/mL. The order is for heparin 15,000 units q8h SQ. How
many milliliters will the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth). - 0.75 (rounded) = 0.8
mL
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) 20 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses
q12h to a preschool child who weighs 44 lbs. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension
250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole
number). - 4 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.2 g PO every 8 hr. The amount
available is phenytoin 100 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per
dose? (Round to nearest whole number) - 2 cap
The physician orders digoxin (Lanoxin) 250 mcg PO TID. The medication digoxin is available in
0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? - 1 tab
The label reads heparin 10,000 units/mL. The order is for heparin 5,000 units q8h. How many
milliliters will you administer to the patient? - 0.5mL
The nurse receives a telephone prescription from a provider. The provider states "administer
three-tenths of a milligram of nitroglycerin orally to the client." How should the nurse transcribe
the number, "three-tenths of a milligram" on the MAR? - 0.3mg
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 50 mg PO q8h to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The
recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse
is appropriate?
a. Administer to dosage, it's within the recommended dosage range for a day.
b. Toxic amount, hold and notify the provider.
c. Consult with the pharmacist to check if it's safe to administer.
