General Tips Prepare to take this exam. Do not take the exam lightly. The exam tests basic knowledge in calculations and medication administration. Read each question carefully and make sure you know what the question is asking. If you are an experienced clinician read the question carefully for content.
Experienced nurses tend to read the situations as more complex than the question states.
The test is assessing basic information, not advanced nursing knowledge. Dosage Calculations Use a calculator. Take the formulas on this document with you to use when you take the test. Be careful with basic math - the calculations may require several steps. Right Time Read each question carefully.