DosageCalc Questions

Convert 32.1 millimeters (mm) into meters. Use the metric line to solve the problem.

0.0321 m

The prescriber orders Medication J 75 mcg IM daily. The drug is available in a vial labeled 0.5 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive?

0.75mL

The patient is to receive 0.096 mg of Medication Y PO BID. The dosage strength of Medication Y is 32 mcg per capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer at each dose?

3 capsules

Convert 1.25 hectograms (hg) into centigrams (cg). Use the metric line to solve the problem.

12500 cg

Which decimal number has the greatest value? A. 0.1145 B. 0.1201 C. 0.1199 D. 0.0999

B. 0.1201

Which number represents thirty-three hundredths? A. 0.3 B. 0.33 C. 0.333 D. 3.3

B. 0.33

The prescriber orders 5 mg of Medication Z PO daily. The drug label states that the dosage strength of the medication is 10 mg per tablet. There are 90 scored tablets in the bottle. How many tablets will the nurse administer? A. .5 tablet B. 0.5 tablet C. 5 tablets D. 45 tablets

B. 0.5 tablet

What is the sum? 1 2/5 + 1/3 = x A. 1 3/15 B. 1 11/15 C. 1 13/15 D. 2 1/15

B. 1 11/15

Which number decimal has the greatest value? A. 1.456 B. 1.459 C. 0.987 D. 1.4588

B. 1.459

What is the sum of 1.461 and 0.26? A. 0.1721 B. 1.721 C. 1.487 D. 1.201

B. 1.721

The Institute of Medicine identified abbreviations and symbols that should not be used in writing and transcribing medication orders due to the high risk for error. Which of the following, if written in a medication order, should be questioned? A. Units B. µ C. IM D. mL

B. µ

Convert 20/3 to a mixed number. A. 3 1/3 B. 5 2/3 C. 6 2/3 D. 7 1/3

C. 6 2/3

What is the numeric value of the metric prefix "centi"? A. 100 B. 10 C. 0.1 D. 0.01

D. 0.01

What is the numeric value of the metric prefix "deci"? A. 100 B. 10 C. 0.01 D. 0.1

D. 0.1

The physician orders 0.125 g of a medication PO daily. The drug bottle is labeled 0.25 g tablets. What is the dosage strength for the tablets? A. 0.125 g : 1 tab B. 01.25 g : 0.25 tab C. 1 g : 0.25 tab D. 0.25 g : 1 tab

D. 0.25 g : 1 tab

The physician orders 0.125 g of a medication PO daily. The drug bottle is labeled 0.25 g tablets. What is the dosage strength for the tablets? A. 0.125 g1 tab/0.125 g1 tab B. 0.125 g0.25 tab/0.125 g0.25 tab C. 1 g0.25 tab/1 g0.25 tab D. 0.25 g/1 tab

D. 0.25 g/1 tab

What is the difference? 3 3/4 - 2 3/16 = x A. 9/16 B. 13/16 C. 1 3/4 D. 1 9/16

D. 1 9/16

The nurse is administering medication M with the dosage strength of 500 mg per tablet. The prescriber's order is for 1 g medication M PO daily. What conversion factor is needed to convert milligrams to grams? A. 500 mg/1 g B. 1 g/500 mg C. 1,000 g/1 mg D. 1 g/1,000 mg

D. 1 g/1,000 mg

The prescriber orders 250 mcg of a medication PO daily. The medication is provided with a dosage strength of 0.25 mg per mL. The nurse will need a conversion factor to convert mcg to mg. Which conversion factor is correct? A. 1 g/1,000 mcg B. 1,000 mg/1 mcg C. 1 mg/10,000 mcg D. 1 mg/1,000 mcg

D. 1 mg/1,000 mcg

What is the sum? 2/3 + 1/4 = x A. 3/7 B. 2/12 C. 3/12 D. 11/12

D. 11/12

The physician orders Medication Z 750 mg PO daily. The Medication Z container is labeled 0.5 g in 5 mL. How many tablespoons will the patient receive?

0.5 Tbs

The prescriber orders 0.25 g of Z medication. The pharmacy provides a bottle of Z medication in scored pills with the dosage strength of 500 mg per pill. How many pills will the nurse administer?

0.5 pill

The nurse reviews the below medication order prior to providing discharge instructions. How many teaspoons (tsp) of guaifenesin should the nurse tell the patient's parents to give their daughter? Guaifenesin oral solution 5mL PO

1 tsp

The physician orders 3750 mg of Z medication PO twice daily. The pharmacy supplies a bottle of medication with a measuring cup in ounces. The medication label includes the dosage strength of 2.5 g per ounce. How many ounces does the nurse advise the patient to take?

1.5 oz

What is the product? 2/7 x 3/4 x 3/2 = x A. 8/13 B. 9/28 C. 19/28 D. 2 15/28

B. 9/28

What is the sum of 9.109 and 2.31?

11.419

What is 14.5499 rounded to the tenths place?

14.5

Convert 15 deciliters (dL) into milliliters (mL). Use the metric line to solve the problem.

1500 mL

The nurse practitioner orders 750 mg of an antibiotic PO twice a day. The drug comes as an oral suspension labeled 1.5 g in each ounce. How many milliliters will the patient receive with each dose?

15mL

Write two and four hundred and one thousandths in numeral form.

2.401

The medication is available in 0.05 mg scored pills. The order is for 0.125 mg. How many pills will the patient receive?

2.5 pills

The healthcare provider writes the following order for the patient: Dilantin 50 mg PO q 12h. The MAR reflects the last dose was at 0900. Based on the order, the patient will receive the next dose at _______. Write the time in military hours.

2100

Find the lowest common denominator for the following fractions: 1/8 and 5/12.

24

The prescriber orders 0.625 g of Medication K PO daily. The medication is provided with a dosage strength of 25 mg per mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

25mL

The prescriber orders 50 mg of Medication M. The pharmacy sends a bottle of Medication M with a dosage strength of 25 mg/5 mL. Write in the numeral only that is needed for the "H" in the equation

25mg

What is 48.6 divided by 1.8?

27

In the mixed number 3 5/8 , what number is the whole number?

3

Write three and thirty-three hundredths in numeral form.

3.33

The physician orders 6.25 mg of M medication PO twice a day. The pharmacy supplies the medication with a dosage strength of 3.125 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the patient take each day?

4 tab

Convert 0.4 milligrams (mg) into micrograms (mcg). Use the metric line to solve the problem.

400 mcg

What is the product of 15 and 3.22?

48.3

What is the difference of 11 and 5.009?

5.991

The prescriber's order is for Medication B 80 mg PO daily. The drug is labeled 0.4 g in 1 oz. How many milliliters will the patient receive?

6mL

In the fraction 7/8 , what number is in the numerator? Enter the numeral.

7

What is the quotient? 13/15 / 1/3 = x A. 13/45 B. 7/9 C. 2 3/5 D. 2 13/15

C. 2 3/5

To convert 0.25 decigram (dg) to milligram (mg), the nurse needs to understand what facts? Use the metric line to solve the problem. Select all that apply. A. "deci" is the starting place on the metric line. B. The base unit is the desired place. C. Gram is the base unit of measurement. D. "deka" is the starting place on the metric line. E. "milli" is the desired place.

A. "deci" is the starting place on the metric line. C. Gram is the base unit of measurement. E. "milli" is the desired place.

The following are examples of common standard equivalent measurements expressed as a conversion factor: Select all that apply. A. 1 kg/1,000 g B. 2.2.kg/1 lb C. 1 L/1,000 mL D. 1 oz/30 mL E. 5 mL/1 tsp

A. 1 kg/1,000 g C. 1 L/1,000 mL D. 1 oz/30 mL E. 5 mL/1 tsp

What is the numeric value of the metric prefix "hecto"? A. 100 B. 10 C. 0.1 D. 0.01

A. 100

Which decimal number has the greatest value? A. 2.34 B. 2.255 C. 1.999 D. 2.328

A. 2.34

The physician orders Digoxin elixir 125 mcg PO q.AM. The pharmacy supplies Digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How much should the nurse administer in the morning? A. 2.5 mL B. 0.25 mL C. 25 mL D. 0.025 mL

A. 2.5 mL

What is the difference of 5.07 and 2.4? A. 2.67 B. 0.483 C. 4.83 D. 0.267

A. 2.67

The pharmacy sends a drug labeled 500 mg per tablet. The physician prescribes 0.25 g of the drug. The nurse needs to determine how many tablets to administer. Determine which of the following proportions are set up correctly. A. 500 mg/1 tablet = 0.25 g/x tablet B. 0.25 mg/1 tablet = 500 mg/x tablet C. 500 mg/0.25 g = 1 tablet/x tablet D. 1 tablet/0.25 g = 500 mg/x tablet

A. 500 mg/1 tablet = 0.25 g/x tablet

An ounce is equivalent to which household measurement(s)? Select all that apply. A. 6 teaspoons B. 4 tablespoons C. 2 tablespoons D. 3 teaspoons E. 6 tablespoons

A. 6 teaspoons C. 2 tablespoons

Which of the following fractions are equal to 2/3? Select all that apply. A. 6/9 B. 10/15 C. 15/20 D. 20/30 E. 50/150

A. 6/9, B. 10/15, D. 20/30

When administering medications, the most appropriate method for verifying the right drug is for the nurse to: Select all that apply. A. Check the drug label against the patient's MAR after selecting it from the patient's medication drawer. B. Verify the name and dose of the drug with the patient. C. Check the drug label against the MAR before putting the medication in the dispensing container. D. Double-check the drug order with the pharmacist before administering the drug to the patient. E. Check the drug label against the MAR prior to administering the drug to the patient.

A. Check the drug label against the patient's MAR after selecting it from the patient's medication drawer. C. Check the drug label against the MAR before putting the medication in the dispensing container. E. Check the drug label against the MAR prior to administering the drug to the patient.

The nurse is reviewing the physician's order found on the patient's electronic medical record. Which part(s) of the medication order would the nurse question? Select all that apply. Penicillin G 1,200,000 µ IM q. 12h A. The ordered dose B. The drug name C. The units D. The frequency E. The route

A. The ordered dose C. The units

Cefazolin 1.0g PO q. AM The nurse reads the following medication order. Which of the following statement is correct? Select all that apply. A. The ordered dose has a trailing zero. B. The ordered dose is 10 g. C. The "g" in the order should be spelled out. D. The order is written correctly. E. The ordered dose has a trailing zero.

A. The ordered dose has a trailing zero. E. The ordered dose has a trailing zero.

Which of the following are true about the decimal number 13.104? Select all that apply. A. There is a one in the tens place. B. It is greater than 13.04. C. There is a four in the hundredths place. D. There is a one in the tenths place. E. It is read as "thirteen and fourteen hundredths."

A. There is a one in the tens place. B. It is greater than 13.04. D. There is a one in the tenths place.

Which decimal number is equivalent to the mixed number 2 3/10? A. 2.03 B. 2.3 C. 2.003 D. 2.33

B. 2.3

What is 540 divided by 2.7? A. 20 B. 200 C. 220 D. 22

B. 200

A tablespoon is approximately equivalent to which household measurement? A. 2 teaspoons B. 3 teaspoons C. ¼ cup D. ¼ ounce

B. 3 teaspoons

Find the lowest common denominator for the following fractions: 4/15 and 7/30. A. 15 B. 30 C. 45 D. 60

B. 30

The patient is to receive 16 mg of medication. The label lists the dosage strength as 4 mg per 1 drop. Determine which of the following proportions are set up correctly. A. 16 mg/1 drop = 4 mg/x drop B. 4 mg/1 drop = 16 mg/x drop C. 16 mg/4 drop = 1 mg/x drop D. 4 mg/16 drop = 1 mg/x drop

B. 4 mg/1 drop = 16 mg/x drop

What is the product of 5.16 and 9.8? A. 5.0568 B. 50.568 C. 505.68 D. 5056.8

B. 50.568

The patient is to receive 500 grams of a drug daily. The drug bottle is labeled 650 grams in 1 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive daily? Determine which of the following proportions are set up correctly. A. 500 g : x mL :: 1 mL : 650 g B. 650 g : 1 mL :: 500 g : x mL C. 650 g : x mL :: 500 g : 1 mL D. 1 mL :: x mL :: 500 g : 650 g

B. 650 g : 1 mL :: 500 g : x mL

0900 Calcitrol 1mcg PO q.AM After reading the above medication order found on the EMR, which follow-up nurse's action is correct? A. Wait until tomorrow morning to administer the next dose. B. Administer Calcitriol 1 mcg PO. C. Question if "mcg" should be written with the "µ" symbol. D. Question if PO should be written out as "oral."

B. Administer Calcitriol 1 mcg PO.

0800 Digoxin .25mg PO q.AM The nurse is preparing to administer the 0800 medication to the patient. After reviewing the patient's MAR, the most appropriate intervention for the nurse is to A. administer the 0800 medication as ordered. B. verify the dose written on the MAR with the physician's order. C. question the route. D. double-check the dose with another nurse.

B. verify the dose written on the MAR with the physician's order. (no leading zero)

Which of the following is true about the Formula Method? Select all that apply. A. The Formula Method can be used for all dosage calculations. B. The "D" in the Formula Method stands for Desired (ordered dose of the medication). C. Dosage form is used in the "Q" of the Formula Method. D. The "H" is taken from the medication order. E. The "x" is always known.

B. The "D" in the Formula Method stands for Desired (ordered dose of the medication). C. Dosage form is used in the "Q" of the Formula Method.

Which of the following is true about a conversion factor? Select all that apply. A. It is an expression of dosage strength divided by the ordered dose. B. The numerator is equal to the denominator. C. A conversion factor is used to cancel unnecessary units of measurement, leaving the desired unit. D. Household units of measurements are not used as conversion factors. E. Conversion factors are expressed using only the metric units of measurements.

B. The numerator is equal to the denominator. C. A conversion factor is used to cancel unnecessary units of measurement, leaving the desired unit.

The physician orders Ceftin oral suspension 250 mg q12h. In the patient's medication drawer, the nurse finds the following drug bottle (Cephalexin 250mg/5mL). The patient's last dose was at 0600. At 1800, the nurse measures 5 mL to administer to the patient in a measuring cup. Which of the following is true? A. The nurse did not administer the right dose. B. The nurse did not administer the right drug. C. The nurse did not administer the drug via the right route. D. The nurse did not administer the drug at the right time.

B. The nurse did not administer the right drug.

The drug is labeled 0.02 mg in 0.5 mL. The order is to administer 10 mcg subcut now. Which ratio correctly reflects the dosage strength? A. 10 mcg : 0.5 mL B. 10 mcg : 5 mL C. 0.02 mg : 0.5 mL D. 0.02 mg : 10 mL

C. 0.02 mg : 0.5 mL

The drug is labeled 0.05 mg in 1 mL. The order is to administer 10 mcg subcut now. Which ratio correctly reflects the dosage strength? A. .05 mg1 mL/.05 mg1 mL B. 10 mcg1 mL/10 mcg1 mL C. 0.05 mg1 mL/0.05 mg1 mL D. 0.05 mg/10 mL

C. 0.05 mg1 mL/0.05 mg1 mL

The nurse needs to convert mL to ounces. Which conversion factor is correct? A. 1 oz/10 mL B. 1 oz/15 mL C. 1 oz/30 mL D. 10 mL/1 oz

C. 1 oz/30 mL

What is the numeric value of the metric prefix "kilo"? A. 100,000 B. 10,000 C. 1,000 D. 100

C. 1,000

The nurse practitioner orders 4,000 mg of Z medication. The pharmacy supplies the medication with a dosage strength of 2.5 g per ounce. How many ounces should the patient take? A. 16 ounces B. 0.16 ounces C. 1.6 ounces D. 1600 ounces

C. 1.6 ounces

What is 13.678 rounded to the hundredths place? A. 13.7 B. 13.6 C. 13.68 D. 13.67

C. 13.68

The medication is available in 500 mg per 10 mL. The order is for 0.125 g. How many milliliters will the patient receive? A. 0.25 mL B. 0.4 mL C. 2.5 mL D. 5 mL

C. 2.5 mL

Which of the following has the greatest value (is the largest number)? A. 1/2 B. 2/7 C. 3/4 D. 4/9

C. 3/4

Convert the mixed number 4 3/7 to an improper fraction. A. 14/7 B. 25/7 C. 31/7 D. 33/7

C. 31/7

Convert 18/4 to a mixed number. Reduce to the lowest form. A. 2 1/4 B. 3 1/2 C. 4 1/4 D. 4 1/2

C. 4 1/4

The medication order is for 3 tablespoons (Tbs) of a drug. How many milliliters (mL) will the nurse give? A. 15 mL B. 30 mL C. 45 mL D. 60 mL

C. 45 mL

What is the difference? 9/10 - 1/15 = x A. 8/10 B. 4/5 C. 5/6 D. 1 1/5

C. 5/6

0900 Digoxin 0.125mg q.AM The nurse is reviewing the 0900 medication order from the MAR and finds a bottle of tablets of Digoxin 0.125 mg in the patient's medication drawer. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct? A. Administer the Digoxin 0.125 mg tablet. B. Confirm that this drug is only available in tablet form. C. Clarify the medication order with the healthcare provider. D. Question the frequency of administration of the medication.

C. Clarify the medication order with the healthcare provider. (no route)

The nurse applies the Six Rights of Medication Administration primarily to: A. comply with the guidelines set by the healthcare setting. B. collaborate with the pharmacist in the administration of medications. C. ensure patient safety. D. follow the recommended process.

C. ensure patient safety.

The nurse records that the patient took 600 milliliters (mL) of fluid during the morning. How many ounces (oz) did the patient drink? A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

D. 20

The patient is instructed to drink one 8 ounce (oz) glass of water with medication. How many milliliters (mL) will the patient drink? A. 160 mL B. 180 mL C. 210 mL D. 240 mL

D. 240 mL

What is the product? 1 3/5 x 2 1/6 = x A. 2 2/15 B. 2 7/15 C. 3 2/15 D. 3 7/15

D. 3 7/15

The nurse needs to convert tablespoons to teaspoons. Which conversion factor is correct? A. 1 tsp/3 Tbs B. 3 tsp/5 mL C. 3 Tbs/1 tsp D. 3 tsp/1 Tbs

D. 3 tsp/1 Tbs

The patient is to receive 8.75 mg of a medication. The pharmacy sends the medication to the nurse in a container labeled 2.5 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive? A. 0.28 mL B. 2.85 mL C. 0.35 mL D. 3.5 mL

D. 3.5 mL

Reduce 12/20 to its lowest terms. A. 10/15 B. 6/10 C. 3/4 D. 3/5

D. 3/5

The patient drinks 12 ounces (oz) of juice. How many milliliters (mL) did the patient drink? A. 3.6 B. 36 C. 180 D. 360

D. 360

The patient is to receive 8 mg of medication PO daily. The drug label lists the dosage strength as 4 mg per 5 mL. Select the dosage strength used as the conversion factor to calculate the desired amount. 8 mg/1 × ?/? = x mL A. 8 mg/5 mL B. 4 mg/5 mL C. 5 mL/8 mg D. 5 mL/4 mg

D. 5 mL/4 mg

Convert the mixed number 7 1/8 to an improper fraction. A. 16/8 B. 34/8 C. 55/8 D. 57/8

D. 57/8

What is the quotient? 3 1/8 / 2/5 = x A. 3 1/20 B. 3 5/16 C. 7 3/16 D. 7 13/16

D. 7 13/16

A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a patient who was transferred from another facility. Which of the following medication orders would the nurse question? A. Lanoxin 125 mcg PO daily B. Lanoxin 125 mcg PO every morning C. Calcitriol capsule 0.25 mg PO q12h D. Calcitriol capsule .25 mg PO AM and PM

D. Calcitriol capsule .25 mg PO AM and PM

How is 8.245 read? A. Eight thousandths and two hundred and forty-five B. Eight and two tenths, four hundredths, and five thousandths C. Eight and two hundred and forty-five hundredths D. Eight and two hundred and forty-five thousandths

D. Eight and two hundred and forty-five thousandths

The number 6/4 is an example of a(n): A. Whole number B. Mixed number C. Proper fraction D. Improper fraction

D. Improper fraction

A drug name is written with tall man lettering. Which statement best describes the reason for using tall man lettering on a drug label? A. Uppercase letters allow the drug name to be easily read. B. Tall man lettering helps to identify the generic name of the drug. C. Tall man lettering highlights the brand name of certain drugs. D. Tall man lettering is used to minimize errors when working with look-alike and sound-alike drug names.

D. Tall man lettering is used to minimize errors when working with look-alike and sound-alike drug names.

1. Discharge home today. 2. 125mg Cefdinir oral suspension PO BID. The nurse reads the above medication order and determines that the order A. is missing the route of administration. B. is missing the drug dose. C. "BID" should be spelled out. D. has all the components to administer the drug.

D. has all the components to administer the drug.

In the applying the Six Rights of Medication Administration, the nurse correctly documents the administration of the medication: A. after checking the drug against the patient's MAR. B. at the bedside, before administering the drug to the patient. C. after verifying the patient using two patient identifiers. D. immediately after administering the drug to the patient.

D. immediately after administering the drug to the patient.