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