ATI RN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Opioids such as codeine, morphine and oxycodone are used to treat:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opioids are analgesics for moderate to severe pain.
Question 2 of 5
The abbreviation for milligrams is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: mg is the standard abbreviation for milligrams.
Question 3 of 5
The abbreviation for cubic centimeters is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: cc is equivalent to mL, used for volume.
Question 4 of 5
The abbreviation for pc is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: pc means 'post cibum,' or after meals.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has changed the medication dosage on the MAR, per physician's direction, from 500 mg. to 1000 mg. at 9:00 am. There are two 500 mg. tablets of the medication in the individual's medication drawer in the 'bubble' of the bubble pack. What should you do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Two 500 mg tablets equal the new 1000 mg dose, making it appropriate to administer.