MACE Medication Concepts and Calculations 2

Question 1

A resident is ordered 0.5 g of a medication. The medication is available as 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

0.5 g = 500 mg; 500 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.

Question 2

Which medication classification includes drugs like metformin used to manage blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Antidiabetics

Answer

Metformin is an antidiabetic (biguanide) medication used to lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.

Question 3

A physician orders warfarin 5 mg PO daily. The pharmacy dispenses 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets per dose?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

5 mg ordered ÷ 2.5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.

Question 4

Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of drug action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

IV administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, producing the fastest onset of action.

Question 5

A medication label reads 'take 1 tsp TID.' How many mL should the resident receive per day?

Accepted Answer

15 mL

Answer

1 tsp = 5 mL; TID (three times a day) × 5 mL = 15 mL per day.

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