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NR 414 Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation Exam Pediatric and Adult Focus

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This digital exam evaluates your knowledge of medication administration, drug classifications, and therapeutic effects. It tests your ability to apply pharmacological principles to ensure safe patient care.

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Q1: A nurse reviews a medication order and finds that it is incomplete, lacking dosage information. What should the nurse do next

A. Use clinical judgment to determine an appropriate dose for the client and administer the medication.
B. Administer a standard dose of the medication and document the action taken.
C. Contact the prescriber to obtain the missing dosage information before administering the medication.
D. Hold the medication and document the reason for not administering it in the client's record.
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Q2: A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 12.5 mg PO every 6 hr. Available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many tsp 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.)

A. 2 tsp
B. 12.5 tsp
C. 1 tsp
D. 6 tsp
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Q3: When teaching a parent about pediatric dosing for a 6-month-old infant's fever after immunization, which of the following statements regarding medication should the nurse emphasize?

A. Aspirin is safe for reducing fever in infants and can be given freely.
B. It is important to consult a pediatrician before administering any medication for fever.
C. Dosing should be based on the child's weight, and medications like acetaminophen can be given as needed.
D. All medications can be given in the same dose as adults since infants have similar metabolism.
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Q4: A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 50 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 6 hr. to a client who weighs 29 lb. Available is erythromycin suspension 200 mg/5 ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.) ml

A. 4.1
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Q5: A child weighing 77 lb. is prescribed Ibuprofen 300 mg PO q8h. Calculate the total daily dose prescribed 20-40 mg/kg/day PO. Is it within the safe range?

A. Yes, because the total daily dose is 600 mg, which is within the safe range of 700 mg to 1400 mg.
B. Yes, because the total daily dose is 900 mg, which is within the safe range of 700 mg to 1400 mg.
C. No, because the total daily dose is 900 mg, which is below the safe range of 1000 mg to 1.400 mg.
D. No. because the total daily dose is 1200 mg, which exceeds the safe range of 700 mg to 1400 mg
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Total Questions: 35 practice questions
Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
Domain: Pharmacology
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025
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