MACE Dosage Calculations & Measurement Accuracy 2

Question 1

A physician orders 750 mg of a medication. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be administered?

Accepted Answer

3 tablets

Answer

750 mg ÷ 250 mg per tablet = 3 tablets.

Question 2

A medication order reads: 0.5 g. The medication is labeled 500 mg per tablet. How many tablets should be given?

Accepted Answer

1 tablet

Answer

0.5 g = 500 mg, and 500 mg ÷ 500 mg = 1 tablet.

Question 3

The doctor orders 30 mL of a liquid medication. How many teaspoons is this equivalent to?

Accepted Answer

6 teaspoons

Answer

1 teaspoon = 5 mL, so 30 mL ÷ 5 mL = 6 teaspoons.

Question 4

A resident is to receive 1.5 tablespoons of a liquid supplement. How many milliliters should be measured?

Accepted Answer

22.5 mL

Answer

1 tablespoon = 15 mL, so 1.5 tablespoons × 15 mL = 22.5 mL.

Question 5

Which measurement tool should be used to measure 7.5 mL of a liquid medication most accurately?

Accepted Answer

A calibrated oral syringe

Answer

A calibrated oral syringe provides the most precise measurement for liquid medications.

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