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Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards

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  1. A physician orders amoxicillin 250 mg. The available suspension is 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should you administer?

    Answer: 10 mL

    250 mg ÷ 125 mg × 5 mL = 10 mL.

  2. Which measurement system uses grains, drams, and ounces?

    Answer: Apothecary system

    The apothecary system is an older system using grains, drams, and ounces.

  3. How many micrograms (mcg) are in 1 milligram (mg)?

    Answer: 1,000 mcg

    1 mg = 1,000 mcg in the metric system.

  4. A resident needs 0.5 g of a medication. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be given?

    Answer: 2 tablets

    0.5 g = 500 mg; 500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 tablets.

  5. A medication order reads: ibuprofen 400 mg PO q8h. How many milligrams will the resident receive in 24 hours?

    Answer: 1,200 mg

    q8h means every 8 hours = 3 doses/day; 400 mg × 3 = 1,200 mg.

  6. How many tablespoons are equivalent to 1 fluid ounce in the household measurement system?

    Answer: 2 tablespoons

    1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons in the household system.

  7. A nurse practitioner orders: metformin 1 g PO BID. The tablets are 500 mg. How many tablets per dose?

    Answer: 2 tablets

    1 g = 1,000 mg; 1,000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 2 tablets per dose.