CMT Dosage Calculation and Measurement 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

QID

Answer

QID (quater in die) means four times daily.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

3 mL

Answer

60 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 3 mL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2.2 lb

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

70 kg

Answer

154 lb ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

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

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