LVN Medication Administration 2

Question 1

An LVN is preparing to administer 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available suspension is 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

15 mL

Question 2

Which of the 'rights' of medication administration refers to ensuring the patient swallows an oral pill rather than stores it?

Accepted Answer

Right technique

Answer

Right dose

Answer

Right route

Answer

Right response

Question 3

A patient is prescribed metoprolol 50 mg PO BID. How many doses will the nurse administer in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 4

The LVN is preparing an IM injection for a deltoid site. What is the maximum volume appropriate for this site in an average adult?

Accepted Answer

2 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

1 mL

Answer

3 mL

Question 5

When a medication order reads 'morphine 2–4 mg IV PRN pain q4h,' what does PRN mean?

Accepted Answer

Administer as needed when the patient reports pain

Answer

Administer every 4 hours regardless of pain level

Answer

Administer only at night

Answer

Administer before meals

Question 6

The nurse is converting a medication order from mg to mcg. How many micrograms are in 0.25 mg?

Accepted Answer

250 mcg

Answer

2.5 mcg

Answer

25 mcg

Answer

2500 mcg

Question 7

Which action best verifies the correct patient identity before administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

Scan the patient's armband barcode and ask the patient to state name and date of birth

Answer

Ask the patient to state their room number

Answer

Check the name on the door

Answer

Ask the charge nurse to confirm identity