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Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards

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  1. A resident is ordered 0.125 mg of digoxin. Available tablets are 0.25 mg. How many tablets should be given?

    Answer: ½ tablet

    0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg = 0.5, which is one-half tablet.

  2. A medication is to be given TID with meals. If meals are at 8 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM, when is the medication due?

    Answer: 8 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM

    TID with meals means the medication is given at each of the three meal times.

  3. How many milligrams are in 2 grams?

    Answer: 2000 mg

    1 gram = 1000 mg; therefore 2 grams = 2000 mg.

  4. When measuring a liquid medication in a medicine cup, you should read the measurement at:

    Answer: The bottom of the meniscus

    Liquid measurements are read at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level for accuracy.

  5. A medication order is for gr 1/4. How many milligrams is this? (1 grain = 60 mg)

    Answer: 15 mg

    1/4 × 60 mg = 15 mg.

  6. If a medication must be given every 6 hours, the medication aide gives it at 6 AM. The remaining doses for the day should be given at:

    Answer: 12 PM, 6 PM, 12 AM

    6 AM + 6 h = 12 PM, + 6 h = 6 PM, + 6 h = 12 AM.

  7. A resident weighs 154 pounds. What is the approximate weight in kilograms?

    Answer: 70 kg

    154 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg.