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Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards

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  1. A medication label states 10 mg/mL. The order is for 25 mg. How many mL should be given?

    Answer: 2.5 mL

    25 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.

  2. Which of the following is the correct way to express 'one-half gram' in milligrams?

    Answer: 500 mg

    0.5 g × 1000 = 500 mg.

  3. A facility uses military time. A medication ordered at '1400' should be given at:

    Answer: 2:00 PM

    1400 in military time equals 2:00 PM (1400 − 1200 = 200 = 2:00 PM).

  4. A medication error occurs when a medication aide gives 10 mg instead of the ordered 1 mg. This is an example of a:

    Answer: Wrong dose error

    Administering 10 mg when 1 mg was ordered is a wrong dose medication error.

  5. A liquid medication concentration is 20 mg per 5 mL. How many mg are in 15 mL?

    Answer: 60 mg

    15 mL ÷ 5 mL × 20 mg = 60 mg.

  6. Which route abbreviation indicates a medication is given by mouth?

    Answer: PO

    PO (per os) means 'by mouth' or orally.

  7. A resident's medication is ordered in units. Which medication is most commonly measured in units?

    Answer: Insulin

    Insulin is measured in units rather than milligrams.