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DOSAGE CALCULATION 3.0 SAFE
DOSAGE TEST
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? - ANSWER Sucralfate tablets
A nurse is caring for a client for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's prescriptions include oxycodone extended-release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose received at
- and exycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last dose received at 2300 the day before). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Administer oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO now
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? - ANSWER Morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus PRN for incisional pain
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER • Provide client education about the medication
- Check the expiration date of the medication
- Verify the dosage of the medication
- Ask the client if they have any allergies
A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER "Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threatening."
A nurse discovers a medication error in which the client received twice the prescribed amount of medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER Assess the client
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart rate above 90/ min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure administration of the right dose? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER • Validate that the dosage is within the safe range
- Confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child
A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert pain medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of medication
A nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following nurse actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? - ANSWER Collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER Vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications should be included in a medication reconciliation.
A nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse review the dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration? - ANSWER Heparin
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process? - ANSWER Asking the client about a history of medication allergies
A nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 min ago and is now reporting dizziness and headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER Obtain the client's vital signs
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive topiramate XR 100 mg PO daily. The client tells the nurse that the capsule is too hard to swallow. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Request extended-release sprinkles from the pharmacy
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for docusate sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the medication because of nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Withhold the medication
A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse? - ANSWER Reporting medication errors
A nurse is transcribing a provider's prescription for a client. The prescription reads morphine 2 mg IV bolus at 1400. The nurse should recognize this as which of the following types of medication orders? - ANSWER Single order
A nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication? - ANSWER Swollen lips
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. The nurse should document the administration of the
