Preventing Medication Errors & Dosage Calculation

11 Questions | By Nursenicki7 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 548

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1.

Nurses are legally responsible for applying the six rights of medication administration as a standard of care.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The most common medication error is the right dose.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

It is not necessary to have a second licensed nurse check your narcotics.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Medications must be given within which time frame of the specified order
- A.
  
  1/2 hour prior to or after scheduled administration time
- B.
  
  2 hours prior to or after scheduled administration time
- C.
  
  1 hour prior to or after scheduled administration time
- D.
  
  15 minutes prior to or after scheduled administration time
5.

IV medications have a more rapid onset than PO medications.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

What is the definition of Bioavailability
- A.
  
  The need for dosing within a 12 hour time period
- B.
  
  The need for consistent dosing around the clock
- C.
  
  The need for dosing over a 72 hour period
7.

Solumedrol 2.5 mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 8 kg. Solumedrol is available as 125 mg / 3 mL is available. How many mL must the nurse administer?
- A.
  
  .32
- B.
  
  4.8
- C.
  
  0.48
- D.
  
  .84
8.

Solumedrol 2.5 mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 36 kg. Solumedrol is available as 125 mg / 3 mL is available. How many mL must the nurse administer?
- A.
  
  2.16
- B.
  
  21.6
- C.
  
  216
- D.
  
  22.6
9.

Ordered 928,000 mcL D5W IV to infuse in 6.5 hr by infusion pump. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr?
- A.
  
  180.8
- B.
  
  142.8
- C.
  
  320
- D.
  
  115.5
10.

Phenytoin (Dilantin), 25,000,000 mcg PO, is ordered to be given through a nasogastric tube. Phenytoin is available as 3,000 mg / 15 mL. How much would the nurse administer?
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  120
- C.
  
  225
- D.
  
  125
11.

A doctor orders 200 mg of Rocephin to be taken by a 15.4 lb infant every 8 hours. The medication label shows that 75-150 mg/kg per day is the appropriate dosage range. Is this doctor's order within the desired range?
- A.
  
  No
- B.
  
  Yes