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Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards

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  1. An order reads: digoxin 0.125 mg daily. Available tablets are 125 mcg each. How many tablets should be given?

    Answer: 1 tablet

    0.125 mg = 125 mcg; 125 mcg ÷ 125 mcg = 1 tablet.

  2. Which of the following routes of administration is abbreviated 'SL'?

    Answer: Sublingual

    SL stands for sublingual, meaning under the tongue.

  3. A medication is ordered 'AC.' This means it should be given:

    Answer: Before meals

    AC (ante cibum) is Latin for 'before meals.'

  4. How many mL are in 1 tablespoon?

    Answer: 15 mL

    1 tablespoon = 15 mL in standard metric equivalents.

  5. An order calls for furosemide 80 mg. Tablets available are 40 mg each. How many tablets should be administered?

    Answer: 2 tablets

    80 mg ÷ 40 mg = 2 tablets.

  6. Which of the following best describes a 'unit dose' system?

    Answer: Each dose is individually packaged and labeled

    Unit dose means each individual dose is pre-packaged and labeled by the pharmacy for safety.

  7. A resident needs 30 mL of a liquid medication. Using a medicine cup marked in teaspoons, how many teaspoons is this?

    Answer: 6 tsp

    30 mL ÷ 5 mL/tsp = 6 teaspoons.