MACE Medication Concepts and Calculations 5

Question 1

A medication order reads 'furosemide 40 mg IV push.' The vial contains 10 mg/mL. How many mL should be drawn up?

Accepted Answer

4 mL

Answer

40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL to be drawn into the syringe.

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary purpose of 'five rights' verification in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To prevent medication errors and ensure resident safety

Answer

The five rights (right resident, drug, dose, route, time) are a safety checklist designed to prevent medication administration errors.

Question 3

A resident is prescribed sustained-release morphine 30 mg PO q12h. What action by the medication aide is CONTRAINDICATED?

Accepted Answer

Crushing the tablet for easier swallowing

Answer

Crushing extended-release morphine destroys the controlled-release mechanism, potentially causing a dangerous dose dump.

Question 4

Which drug-drug interaction occurs when two medications together produce a greater effect than either drug alone?

Accepted Answer

Synergism

Answer

Synergism (potentiation) occurs when two drugs together produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Question 5

A medication label indicates the drug should be stored at 2–8°C. Where should this medication be kept?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator

Answer

2–8°C corresponds to standard refrigerator temperature (approximately 36–46°F), the required storage condition for this medication.

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