Deck 4: Injectable Medication Calculations

Question 1

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-2.9 mL

Answer 1

Question 2

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-0.84 mL

Answer 2

Question 3

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-6.4 mL

Answer 3

Question 4

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-3.6 mL

Question 5

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-0.8 mL

Question 6

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-0.75 mL

Question 7

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-2.3 mL

Question 8

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-4.4 mL

Question 9

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-8.6 mL

Question 10

Indicate the requested dose with a line through the calibration on the syringe.
-4.8 mL

Question 11

Solve the following problems. Determine whether they are one-step or two-step problems. Move decimals for metric conversions. Estimate your answers. Will you give more or less of what is on hand? Prove your work.
-Ordered: Saphris 10 mg SL bid for a patient with a bipolar disorder.
Available: Saphris SL in 5 and 10 mg SL tablets.
a. Which concentration would you select for this order?
b. What instructions would you give before administering this medication?
1. Take the medication with a glass of water or juice and follow with a small meal immediately.
2. Allow the medication to dissolve under the tongue completely. Do not chew or swallow it. Wait 10 min before eating or drinking.