Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards
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The dosage amount and frequency are determined by:
Answer: Time of absorption, duration and elimination
Explanation: The dosage amount and frequency of medication are determined by factors related to how the body absorbs, metabolizes, and eliminates the medication. This includes considerations such as the time it takes for the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream, how long it remains effective (duration), and how the body eliminates the medication. These factors help healthcare providers establish an appropriate dosing schedule to achieve the desired therapeutic effects while minimizing side effects.
You need to give one ounce of Milk Magnesia. How many ccs will you pour into the medication cup?
Answer: 30 cc
Explanation: One ounce is equivalent to approximately 30 milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cc) in volume. Therefore, when administering one ounce of Milk of Magnesia, you would pour 30 cc into the medication cup. This ensures the accurate dosage of the medication.
You need to give 1 tsp. of medication. How many cc's will you give?
Answer: 5 cc
Explanation: A teaspoon (tsp.) is a common unit of volume measurement in medication administration. One teaspoon is equivalent to approximately 5 milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cc). Therefore, when administering 1 tsp. of medication, you would give 5 cc to ensure the accurate dosage.
You need to give 15 cc of medication. How many TBSP will you give?
Answer: 1 TBSP
Explanation: One tablespoon (TBSP) is equivalent to approximately 15 milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cc) in volume. Therefore, when administering 15 cc of a medication, you would give 1 tablespoon to ensure the accurate dosage.
How many milliliters are in 3 teaspoons of medication?
Answer: 15 ml
Explanation: Since 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml, multiplying 5 ml by 3 teaspoons gives us 15 ml.
If a medication is prescribed at a dosage of 500 mg, how many grams is this?
Answer: 0.5 g
Explanation: Since 1 g equals 1000 mg, dividing 500 mg by 1000 gives us 0.5 g.
How many milligrams are in 2.5 grams of medication?
Answer: 2500 mg
Explanation: Since 1 g equals 1000 mg, multiplying 2.5 grams by 1000 gives us 2500 mg.
How many milliliters are in 4 tablespoons of medication?
Answer: 60 ml
Explanation: Since 1 tablespoon equals 15 ml, multiplying 15 ml by 4 tablespoons gives us 60 ml.
If a medication is prescribed at a dosage of 0.75 grams, how many milligrams is this?
Answer: 750 mg
Explanation: Since 1 g equals 1000 mg, multiplying 0.75 grams by 1000 gives us 750 mg.
How many teaspoons are in 10 milliliters of medication?
Answer: 2 tsp
Explanation: Since 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml, dividing 10 ml by 5 gives us 2 teaspoons.
How many milliliters are in 2 ounces of medication?
Answer: 30 ml
Explanation: Since 1 ounce equals approximately 30 ml, multiplying 2 ounces by 30 gives us 60 ml.