PME Dimensional Analysis Medication Administration
A nurse is preparing to administer codeine 30 mg PO every 4 hours. The client last received the medication at 1 p.m. The earliest the nurse should administer the next dose is which of the following times?
1700
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium gluconate (Kaon) 25 mEq in 6 oz of water. How many mL of water should the nurse administer?
180 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg PO every 12 hours. Available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many tsp should the nurse administer?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin estolate (Novo-Rythro Estolate) 500 mg PO every 8 hour. Available is erythromycin estolate suspension 250mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer every dose?
2 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO in 0.5 oz of orange juice. How many mL of orange juice should the nurse administer?
15 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer glipizide (Glucotrol) 5 mg PO ac. When is an appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication?
before meals
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg PO every 6 hours. Available is cephalexin 1 g tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
0.5 tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Available is digoxin 500 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
0.5 tablets
A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.547 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many mL?
0.55 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.893 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many mL?
0.89 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin (Humulin R) 15 units and isophane insulin (Humulin N) 40 units subcutaneous and 6:30 a.m. When is an appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication?
0630
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg PO at 9:00 a.m. When should nurse administer medication?
0900
A nurse is preparing to administer cephradine (Anspor) 500 mg PO every 6 hours. Available is cephradine suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer every dose?
10 mL
A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 1.42 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest tenth, the nurse should administer how many mL?
1.4 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 2,500 mL to infuse over 12 hours. The nurse should administer how many L?
2.5 L
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 2 L to infuse over 6 hours. The nurse should administer how many mL?
2000 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin Chloride) 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How many mcg should the nurse administer?
500 mcg
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg IM at 1715. Which of the following is the appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication?
5:15 p.m.
A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 6.25 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest tenth, how many mL should the nurse administer?
6.3 mL
A nurse should use which of the following when calculating weight?
gram
