NR 446 Collaborative Healthcare NR 446 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam Spring Term
The client has an order for magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide 15 mL. How many
teaspoons will the nurse administer? tsp (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answers
3
Using the dimensional analysis grid
1 tsp 15 mL 15 3 tsp
5 mL 5
The healthcare provider ordered cortisone 10 mg. The medication available is cortisone 10 mg
per scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to
the nearest whole number)
Correct Answers
1
Using the dimensional analysis grid
1 tab 10 mg 10 1 tab
10 mg 10