QMAP Dosage Calculation and Measurement 2

Question 1

A resident is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

500 mg divided by 250 mg per tablet equals 2 tablets.

Question 2

When using a graduated medicine cup, at what position should you read the liquid level?

Accepted Answer

At the bottom of the meniscus at eye level

Answer

Reading at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level ensures accurate measurement.

Question 3

A physician orders 0.5 mL of a medication via oral syringe. Which syringe provides the most accurate measurement?

Accepted Answer

1 mL syringe

Answer

A 1 mL syringe has the finest graduation marks for the most accurate measurement of small volumes.

Question 4

How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?

Accepted Answer

5 mL

Answer

One teaspoon equals approximately 5 mL, a standard household-to-metric conversion.

Question 5

A resident weighs 154 pounds. What is their approximate weight in kilograms?

Accepted Answer

70 kg

Answer

Divide pounds by 2.2: 154 / 2.2 = 70 kg.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test