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

500 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5 mL = 10 mL is the correct dose.

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 technique includes ensuring the patient actually ingests the medication and does not 'cheek' or hoard it.

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

BID means twice daily, so the nurse administers 2 doses in 24 hours.

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

The deltoid muscle can safely hold a maximum of 2 mL in an average adult.

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

PRN (pro re nata) means 'as needed,' so the nurse administers the drug when the patient requires it.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test