MACE Dosage Calculation and Measurement 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

½ tablet

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

8 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM

Answer

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

Question 3

How many milligrams are in 2 grams?

Accepted Answer

2000 mg

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The bottom of the meniscus

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

15 mg

Answer

1/4 × 60 mg = 15 mg.

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