DOSAGE CALC
How many milliliters are in 1 liter?
1000 mL
Which age group typically experiences a decrease in liver size and enzyme activity, leading to slower drug metabolism and potential for drug accumulation?
A. Adolescent
B. Older adult
C. Middle-aged adult
B. Older Adult
Which of the medication administration rights is crucial for the nurse’s defense in confirming the medication was given to the correct patient?
A. Right patient
B. Right dose
C. Right route
D. Right documentation
A. Right patient
Which medication works by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to the weakening and eventual rupture of the bacteria?
A. Penicillin
B. Oseltamivir
C. Tetracycline
D. Vancomycin
A. Penicillin
How many cups are in 1 quart?
4 cups
Which plasma protein plays a key role in binding and transporting many medications, affecting their distribution throughout the body?
a. Hemoglobin
b. Albumin
c. Fibrinogen
Albumin
A nurse accidentally administers the wrong dose of a medication to a patient. When should the nurse report the medication error?
A. Before the error occurs
B. Immediately after noticing the error
C. After the next shift
D. Only if the patient shows symptoms of harm
B. Immediately after noticing the error
A 60-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed an antibiotic for a bacterial infection. Which of the following antibiotics should be used with caution or avoided due to potential renal toxicity?
A. Tetracycline
B. Amoxicillin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Azithromycin
A. Tetracycline
How many pounds are in 50 kilograms?
110
What key areas of knowledge should a nurse have to ensure safe medication administration?
Which of the following medication orders should the nurse verify and potentially recheck with the provider before administering?
A. Ibuprofen 100 mg PO after meals.
B. Acetaminophen 400 PO every 8 hours.
C. Morphine 5 mg IV every 2 hours
B. Acetaminophen 400 PO every 8 hours.
Which of the following drugs is commonly used for the prevention or treatment of malaria?
A. Chloroquine
B. Metronidazole
C. Isoniazid
D. Rifampin
A. Chloroquine
If a patient needs 500 mg of a medication, and the medication is available in 250 mg tablets, how many tablets should the patient take?
2
What are the four stages of Pharmacokinetics? Explain.
- Absorption
- Distribution
-Metabolism
-Excretion
Which test involves collecting samples from body substances, such as blood, urine, or sputum, to identify the presence of microorganisms and is often used in healthcare to tailor treatment based on cultural and microbiological factors?
A. Histology
B. Culture
C. Sensitivity Test
D. Biopsy
B. Culture
does antibiotic work on influenza? explain.
No, antibiotics do not work on influenza because influenza is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.
If a patient is prescribed 0.5 g of a medication, and the available tablets are 250 mg each, how many tablets should the patient take?
Explain the First Pass Effect
Refers to the process where a drug is metabolized (broken down) by the liver before it reaches the rest of the body.
Explain polypharmacy
How does superinfection happen?
It happens when the normal balance of microorganisms in the body is disrupted, often due to an antibiotic treatment.