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Drug Dosage Calculations NCLEX Practice Questions (100+ Items)
Dosage Calculations Nursing Test Banks
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Drug Dosage Calculations Practice Exam (Quiz #1: 25 Questions)
HI 1. Question
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A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient with a history of
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient has been prescribed magnesium
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hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 30 mL PO to alleviate symptoms. However, the
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patient does not have any calibrated medication measuring devices at home. The nurse
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must instruct the patient on how to measure the dose using ordinary household
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measuring devices accurately. How will you instruct the patient to measure the dose
using ordinary household measuring devices?
Fill in the blanks. Record your answer to the nearest whole number.
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Answer:
8
(2) tbsp.
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.
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Correct answer:
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2 tbsp.
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Computation
IN 30
LY
m
F
L
×
1
t
b
, 3
s
p
15
R
m
L
=
HE
2
IG
H
t
G
b
N
s
I
p
LY
30mL×
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15mL
1tbsp
=2tbsp
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One tablespoon is equal to 15 mL.
Convert 30 mL to tablespoons by multiplying it by one tablespoon.
Then, divide 30 by 15 mL to get the final answer of 2 tbsp.
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2. Question
HE
A 66-year-old patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is currently on
warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. The patient has a bottle of Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg
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tablets at home. After reviewing the patient’s most recent international normalized ratio
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(INR) results, the healthcare provider calls the patient and instructs them to adjust their
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daily dosage to 7.5 mg/day. The patient is unsure about how to adjust their tablet intake
to achieve the new dosage. As a nurse, you are asked to guide the patient on the
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correct number of tablets they should take. Considering the patient has scored tablets,
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how many tablets should the patient take daily?
YI
L
Fill in the blank and record your answer using one decimal place.
F Answer:
7
(1.5) tablet(s)
Drug Dosage Calculations NCLEX Practice Questions (100+ Items)
Dosage Calculations Nursing Test Banks
ER
GH
Drug Dosage Calculations Practice Exam (Quiz #1: 25 Questions)
HI 1. Question
G
A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient with a history of
N
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient has been prescribed magnesium
I
hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 30 mL PO to alleviate symptoms. However, the
Y
patient does not have any calibrated medication measuring devices at home. The nurse
L
must instruct the patient on how to measure the dose using ordinary household
F
measuring devices accurately. How will you instruct the patient to measure the dose
using ordinary household measuring devices?
Fill in the blanks. Record your answer to the nearest whole number.
, 2
Answer:
8
(2) tbsp.
ER
.
H
Correct answer:
IG
H
2 tbsp.
G
Computation
IN 30
LY
m
F
L
×
1
t
b
, 3
s
p
15
R
m
L
=
HE
2
IG
H
t
G
b
N
s
I
p
LY
30mL×
F
15mL
1tbsp
=2tbsp
, 4
One tablespoon is equal to 15 mL.
Convert 30 mL to tablespoons by multiplying it by one tablespoon.
Then, divide 30 by 15 mL to get the final answer of 2 tbsp.
R
2. Question
HE
A 66-year-old patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is currently on
warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. The patient has a bottle of Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg
G
tablets at home. After reviewing the patient’s most recent international normalized ratio
I
(INR) results, the healthcare provider calls the patient and instructs them to adjust their
H
daily dosage to 7.5 mg/day. The patient is unsure about how to adjust their tablet intake
to achieve the new dosage. As a nurse, you are asked to guide the patient on the
G
correct number of tablets they should take. Considering the patient has scored tablets,
N
how many tablets should the patient take daily?
YI
L
Fill in the blank and record your answer using one decimal place.
F Answer:
7
(1.5) tablet(s)
