MACE Medication Concepts and Calculations 4

Question 1

The order reads 'metoprolol 25 mg PO BID.' Available are 12.5 mg tablets. How many tablets are given per dose?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.

Question 2

Which medication storage condition is most likely to cause degradation of heat-sensitive medications?

Accepted Answer

Exposing to direct sunlight and high heat

Answer

Heat and direct sunlight can break down heat-sensitive medications, reducing their efficacy or creating harmful byproducts.

Question 3

A resident refuses to take a scheduled medication. What is the FIRST action the medication aide should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse medications; the aide must document the refusal and report it to the supervising nurse.

Question 4

Which term describes the process by which a drug is broken down by the liver into metabolites?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism

Answer

Metabolism (biotransformation) is the process by which the liver enzymatically converts drugs into metabolites for easier elimination.

Question 5

A resident weighing 154 lbs is prescribed a drug at 2 mg/kg. What is the correct dose in milligrams?

Accepted Answer

140 mg

Answer

154 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg; 70 kg × 2 mg/kg = 140 mg.

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