Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards
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A medication order is for 750 mcg. The available stock is 0.25 mg per tablet. How many tablets are needed?
Answer: 3 tablets
0.25 mg = 250 mcg; 750 mcg ÷ 250 mcg = 3 tablets.
If a medicine cup is marked in teaspoon increments, which line represents one teaspoon?
Answer: 5 mL
One teaspoon equals 5 mL.
A resident receives 2 tsp of liquid medication. How many mL is this?
Answer: 10 mL
2 tsp × 5 mL/tsp = 10 mL.
A medication label reads 250 mg/5 mL. The order is for 500 mg. How many mL should be given?
Answer: 10 mL
500 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5 mL = 10 mL.
Which unit of weight is smallest?
Answer: Microgram
A microgram (mcg) is one-thousandth of a milligram, making it the smallest unit listed.
A patient needs medication QID. How many times per day will they receive it?
Answer: 4 times
QID (quater in die) means four times daily.
An order reads: aspirin 325 mg PO PRN for pain. 'PRN' means the medication is given:
Answer: As needed
PRN (pro re nata) means 'as needed.'