MACE - Exam Prep Medication Concepts and Calculations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident is prescribed 0.5 g of a medication. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the medication aide administer?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

0.5 tablets

Answer

4 tablets

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations means 'three times a day'?

Accepted Answer

TID

Answer

QID

Answer

BID

Answer

PRN

Question 3

A physician orders 30 mL of an oral suspension for a resident. How many tablespoons should the medication aide administer?

Accepted Answer

2 tablespoons

Answer

1 tablespoon

Answer

3 tablespoons

Answer

1.5 tablespoons

Question 4

A resident is to receive 2 teaspoons of a liquid medication. Which of the following is the equivalent dose in milliliters (mL)?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

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15 mL

Answer

20 mL

Question 5

When a medication is to be given 'sublingually,' where should the medication aide place the tablet?

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Between the cheek and gum

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On the skin

Answer

In the rectum

Question 6

A medication order reads 'Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily'. What does 'PO' stand for?

Accepted Answer

By mouth

Answer

By injection

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Per rectum

Answer

As needed