MACE Dosage Calculation and Measurement 3

Question 1

A medication order is for 750 mcg. The available stock is 0.25 mg per tablet. How many tablets are needed?

Accepted Answer

3 tablets

Answer

0.25 mg = 250 mcg; 750 mcg ÷ 250 mcg = 3 tablets.

Question 2

If a medicine cup is marked in teaspoon increments, which line represents one teaspoon?

Accepted Answer

5 mL

Answer

One teaspoon equals 5 mL.

Question 3

A resident receives 2 tsp of liquid medication. How many mL is this?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

2 tsp × 5 mL/tsp = 10 mL.

Question 4

A medication label reads 250 mg/5 mL. The order is for 500 mg. How many mL should be given?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

500 mg ÷ 250 mg × 5 mL = 10 mL.

Question 5

Which unit of weight is smallest?

Accepted Answer

Microgram

Answer

A microgram (mcg) is one-thousandth of a milligram, making it the smallest unit listed.

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