NRSG 101 CCT Dosage Problems- Mt. San Antonio College

Here are some more practice problems for the cct.

1. The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The
medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
____________________

ANS: 1 1/2 tablets


2. The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for hypothyroidism. The medication is
supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
____________________

ANS: 1 tablet


3. The physician orders Zestril 15 mg po daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied
in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS: 3 tablets


4. The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied
in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? ____________________

ANS: 3 capsules


5. The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is
supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
____________________

ANS: 1/2 tablet


6. The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. How many milliliters will the
nurse administer? ____________________

, ANS: 15 mL

7. The physician orders Prozac liquid 60 mg po daily for depression. How many milliliters
will the nurse administer? ____________________




ANS: 15 mL



8. The physician orders furosemide 60 mg IV push stat for edema. How many milliliters
will the nurse administer? ____________________