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Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards

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  1. Which abbreviation tells a medication technician to give a medication four times a day?

    Answer: QID

    QID (quater in die) means four times daily.

  2. A liquid medication label reads 20 mg/mL. The order is for 60 mg. How many mL will you draw up?

    Answer: 3 mL

    60 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 3 mL.

  3. 1 kilogram (kg) is equal to how many pounds (lb)?

    Answer: 2.2 lb

    1 kg = 2.2 lb is the standard conversion used in clinical settings.

  4. A resident weighs 154 lb. What is this weight in kilograms?

    Answer: 70 kg

    154 lb ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg.

  5. The order reads: Tylenol 650 mg q4h PRN pain. 'PRN' means the medication should be given:

    Answer: As needed

    PRN (pro re nata) means 'as needed,' given only when the specified condition occurs.

  6. If 1 teaspoon equals 5 mL, how many mL are in 3 teaspoons?

    Answer: 15 mL

    3 tsp × 5 mL/tsp = 15 mL.

  7. A scored tablet contains 100 mg. The order is for 50 mg. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Give half a tablet

    A scored tablet is designed to be split; half a scored 100 mg tablet = 50 mg.