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Which of the following drug doses is written correctly? Select all that apply.
- A. Synthroid 0.175 \mathrm{mg}
- B. Synthroid 175 \mathrm{mg}
- C. Synthroid 175 \mathrm{mcg}
- D. Synthroid 175.0 \mathrm{mcg}
- E. Synthroid 1750 \mathrm{mg}
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: When there is no number to the left of the decimal, a zero is written; therefore, Synthroid 0.175 mg and 175 mcg are correct.
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- C. Centimeter
- D. Ounce
- E. Pound
Correct Answer: B,C
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A nurse is checking the label of a drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an important item needed to administer a drug? Select all that apply.
- A. Monitoring parameters
- B. Side effects
- C. Dosage form
- D. Drug name
- E. Dosage strength
Correct Answer: C,D,E
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- A. 0.25 mL
- B. 0.5 mL
- C. 0.75 mL
- D. 1.0 mL
Correct Answer: B
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Amoxicillin 250 mg is ordered for a child. The pharmacy supplies the drug in a suspension form. The label reads 500 mg/5 mL. The nurse would administer
- A. 1.0 mL
- B. 2.5 mL
- C. 5.0 mL
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A nurse is reviewing the package label of a drug. Which name would the nurse find on the drug label? Select all that apply.
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- B. Scientific name
- C. Pharmacologic name
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Correct Answer: A,E
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