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Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 17 : Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Questions
Question 1 of 5
0.5 L is equal to how many mL?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Big to small, move decimal point three places to the right.
Question 2 of 5
The average adult dose of Phenergan is 50 mg. Using the Young rule for a 10-year-old what is the correct dosage for the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: [Age of the child over age of the child +12] ? the average adult dose = child's dose.
Question 3 of 5
A 35-lb child is to receive an IM medication. The average adult dose is 75 mg. Using the Clark rule what dosage should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: [Weight of child in pounds ÷ 150] ? average adult dose = child's dose.
Question 4 of 5
Tylenol gr V is ordered. The available tablet is 0.3 g. What dosage should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gram to grain, multiply by 15, (0.3 ? 15 = 4.5 grains).
Question 5 of 5
Lanoxin 0.125 mg is to be given. The nurse converts the dose to how many grams?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Small, arrow to big, move the decimal point three places in the direction the arrow points; move decimal three places to the left.