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Dosage Calculations & Measurement Accuracy Flashcards

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  1. An order calls for 45 mL of a liquid medication. How many tablespoons is this?

    Answer: 3 tablespoons

    1 tablespoon = 15 mL; 45 mL ÷ 15 mL = 3 tablespoons.

  2. A medication aide is preparing a dose and realizes the calculation results in giving more than 3 tablets of a non-scored tablet. What is the best action?

    Answer: Withhold the dose and consult the nurse

    More than 3 tablets of a single medication is a red flag that should prompt verification with a nurse before administration.

  3. A suspension is labeled 200 mg/5 mL. The order is for 100 mg. How many mL should be given?

    Answer: 2.5 mL

    100 mg ÷ 200 mg × 5 mL = 2.5 mL.

  4. How many mcg (micrograms) are equal to 1 mg (milligram)?

    Answer: 1,000 mcg

    1 mg = 1,000 mcg (micrograms).

  5. The medication is available as 0.1 mg/mL. The order is for 0.3 mg. How many mL should be administered?

    Answer: 3 mL

    0.3 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/mL = 3 mL.

  6. A resident needs 2 tsp of a liquid medication. The medication cup is labeled in mL. How many mL should you measure?

    Answer: 10 mL

    1 teaspoon = 5 mL; 2 teaspoons = 10 mL.

  7. An order states: give 0.5 g of amoxicillin. On hand are 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should be given?

    Answer: 2 capsules

    0.5 g = 500 mg; 500 mg ÷ 250 mg per capsule = 2 capsules.