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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 3 mg/kg/day IM in three divided doses to a client who weighs 85 kg. The amount available is Tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 2.1 mL

Rationale: Daily dose: 3 mg/kg/day × 85 kg = 255 mg. Per dose: 255 mg ÷ 3 = 85 mg. Volume: 85 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL = 2.125 mL, rounded to 2.1 mL.

Question 2 of 5

When should the nurse reassess a client after administering 0.4 mg nitroglycerin sublingual to a client with chest pain?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nitroglycerin acts within 5 minutes; reassessment checks for pain relief or need for another dose.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 150 mg via IV bolus. Available is hydrocortisone 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 3 mL

Rationale: Volume: 150 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 3 mL.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 150 mg PO daily in 3 equally divided doses. Available is hydrochlorothiazide oral solution 50 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 5 mL

Rationale:
Total daily dose: 150 mg. Per dose: 150 mg ÷ 3 = 50 mg. Volume: 50 mg ÷ (50 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing medications prescribed for a client. For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse contact the provider for clarification?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Insulin dosing needs clarification for adjustment based on blood glucose and diet.

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