Dosage Calculation and Measurement Flashcards
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A resident is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be administered?
Answer: 2 tablets
500 mg divided by 250 mg per tablet equals 2 tablets.
When using a graduated medicine cup, at what position should you read the liquid level?
Answer: At the bottom of the meniscus at eye level
Reading at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level ensures accurate measurement.
A physician orders 0.5 mL of a medication via oral syringe. Which syringe provides the most accurate measurement?
Answer: 1 mL syringe
A 1 mL syringe has the finest graduation marks for the most accurate measurement of small volumes.
How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?
Answer: 5 mL
One teaspoon equals approximately 5 mL, a standard household-to-metric conversion.
A resident weighs 154 pounds. What is their approximate weight in kilograms?
Answer: 70 kg
Divide pounds by 2.2: 154 / 2.2 = 70 kg.
What should a QMAP do if the calculated dose results in splitting an unscored tablet?
Answer: Contact the prescriber or pharmacist for an alternative
Unscored tablets should not be split. Contact the prescriber or pharmacist for an alternative formulation.