The medication administration record (MAR) includes an order for erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension 750 mg every 8 hr PO. The medication drawer contains a 30 mL bottle of erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension labeled 400 mg/5 mL. Which equation is the correct setup for the problem?

The patient is to take methocarbamol 1.5 g PO four times a day for back pain. The pharmacy dispenses a bottle of methocarbamol labeled 750 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take for each dose?

The physician orders amoxicillin oral suspension 3 tsp every 12 hours. To help the patient take the medication, the nurse tells the patient that _____ tablespoon(s) will provide the ordered dose.

A patient is prescribed to receive acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. The drug reference states: Total daily dose is to be no greater than 4 grams. Which entry into the Medication Administration Record is the maximum amount of medication the patient should receive?

A patient is to received furosemide 20 mg IV push now. The medication available is 250 mg/10 mL. How much medication will the patient receive?

The patient has an IV of D5/0.9% NaCL started at 1100 to infuse at 150 mL/hr via an IV pump. The patient receives an IVPB of Rocephin 1 g in 100 mL D5W at 0900. The nurse totals the parenteral intake at 1400. What is the total intake for the 0700 to 1500 shift?

A patient weighing 198 lb is prescribed metoclopramide 2 mg/kg PO now and additional 1 mg/kg every 2 hours. How many milligrams of the medication will the patient receive in 6 hours?

A nurse is reviewing a drug label with a drug name written with tall man lettering. Which statement indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of tall man lettering on a drug label?

A patient is prescribed 360 mL of Ensure Plus by mouth three times a day. The available measuring cup only shows ounces. How many ounces will the nurse instruct the patient to take for each dose?

The medication order is 325 mg of an oral suspension twice daily. The equivalent of 325 mg is ___ grams.