Question 1

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one day?

Accepted Answer

4 tablets

Question 2

All of the following are units of weight of medication ​except:

Accepted Answer

Units of weight for medication include grams (gm) and milligrams (mg). "U" stands for units, which is a measure of potency rather than weight. Milliliters (mL) measure volume, not weight, making it the correct answer.

Question 3

If the medication ordered and the medication on hand are not in the same unit of measure, you must convert so that both are expressed in the same unit of measure.

Accepted Answer

To ensure accurate dosage, it's essential to convert so that the medication ordered and the medication on hand are expressed in the same unit of measure. This prevents dosing errors.

Question 4

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-The measures used to determine the amount of medication to be administered are:

Accepted Answer

The correct measure used to determine the amount of medication to be administered based on kilogram of body weight involves weight and volume. This is because dosages are often calculated based on the patient's weight (in kilograms) and the medication's concentration, which is typically measured in volume (such as milliliters).

Question 5

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered acetaminophen 650 mg q4h.On hand you have 325 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one dose?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A unit dose means that the container holds more than one dose.

Accepted Answer

A unit dose refers to a method of preparing and packaging medications in single-use, individually packaged doses, where each package contains the exact dose to be administered to a patient.

Question 7

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 50 mg bid.On hand you have 25 mg capsules.How many will you give for each dose?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered Bicillin (penicillin G benzathine) 600,000 units IM.On hand you have a prefilled cartridge that contains 1,200,000 units/2 mL.How many mL will you inject?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Insulin, heparin, and some antibiotics are ordered in units rather than in milliliters.

Accepted Answer

These medications are ordered in units because their dosages are based on potency or biological activity rather than volume or weight, which is more accurately measured in units for consistent and safe patient care.

Question 10

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered morphine sulfate 10 mg stat.On hand you have a 2 mL prefilled cartridge that contains 20 mg/2 mL.How many mL will you have to waste?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-An intramuscular injection is given at what angle?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular injections are typically given at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication is delivered deep into the muscle tissue.

Question 12

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-A small, sterile, prefilled glass bottle that may contain either a liquid medication or a powder for reconstitution is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A vial is a small, sterile, prefilled glass bottle that may contain either a liquid medication or a powder for reconstitution.

Question 13

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 25 mg.On hand you have liquid that contains 50 mg/10 mL.How many mL will you give?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

All of the following are units of volume of medication ​except:

Accepted Answer

Gram (gm) is a unit of mass, not volume. Liters (L), milliliters (mL), and ounces (oz) are units of volume.

Question 15

The "average" adult dose is based upon the weight of an average patient who is:

Accepted Answer

The "average" adult dose is typically based upon the weight of an average patient who is 150 lb (approximately 68 kg). This is a standard reference point used in pharmacology to calculate dosages for the general adult population.

Question 16

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for each dose?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-The "average" adult dose of medication is based upon the age of a patient who is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-All of the following are solid forms of medication except:

Accepted Answer

Elixirs are liquid medication forms, not solid. Tablets, powders, and lozenges are all solid forms of medication.

Question 19

Calculate the following adult drug dosages
-On hand you have heparin sodium 1,000 units/mL.If you inject 0.5 mL, how many units have you given?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

If you have difficulty calculating the drug dosage, you should refuse to give the drug.

Accepted Answer

It's important to seek clarification or assistance from a pharmacist or a more experienced healthcare provider rather than refusing to administer the medication.

Quiz 5: Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one day?

All of the following are units of weight of medication except:

If the medication ordered and the medication on hand are not in the same unit of measure, you must convert so that both are expressed in the same unit of measure.

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -The measures used to determine the amount of medication to be administered are:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered acetaminophen 650 mg q4h.On hand you have 325 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one dose?

A unit dose means that the container holds more than one dose.

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 50 mg bid.On hand you have 25 mg capsules.How many will you give for each dose?

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Bicillin (penicillin G benzathine) 600,000 units IM.On hand you have a prefilled cartridge that contains 1,200,000 units/2 mL.How many mL will you inject?

Insulin, heparin, and some antibiotics are ordered in units rather than in milliliters.

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered morphine sulfate 10 mg stat.On hand you have a 2 mL prefilled cartridge that contains 20 mg/2 mL.How many mL will you have to waste?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -An intramuscular injection is given at what angle?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -A small, sterile, prefilled glass bottle that may contain either a liquid medication or a powder for reconstitution is called a(n) :

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 25 mg.On hand you have liquid that contains 50 mg/10 mL.How many mL will you give?

All of the following are units of volume of medication except:

The "average" adult dose is based upon the weight of an average patient who is:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for each dose?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -The "average" adult dose of medication is based upon the age of a patient who is:

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -All of the following are solid forms of medication except:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -On hand you have heparin sodium 1,000 units/mL.If you inject 0.5 mL, how many units have you given?

If you have difficulty calculating the drug dosage, you should refuse to give the drug.

Quiz 5: Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one day?

All of the following are units of weight of medication ​except:

If the medication ordered and the medication on hand are not in the same unit of measure, you must convert so that both are expressed in the same unit of measure.

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -The measures used to determine the amount of medication to be administered are:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered acetaminophen 650 mg q4h.On hand you have 325 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for one dose?

A unit dose means that the container holds more than one dose.

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 50 mg bid.On hand you have 25 mg capsules.How many will you give for each dose?

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Bicillin (penicillin G benzathine) 600,000 units IM.On hand you have a prefilled cartridge that contains 1,200,000 units/2 mL.How many mL will you inject?

Insulin, heparin, and some antibiotics are ordered in units rather than in milliliters.

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered morphine sulfate 10 mg stat.On hand you have a 2 mL prefilled cartridge that contains 20 mg/2 mL.How many mL will you have to waste?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -An intramuscular injection is given at what angle?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -A small, sterile, prefilled glass bottle that may contain either a liquid medication or a powder for reconstitution is called a(n) :

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered diphenhydramine 25 mg.On hand you have liquid that contains 50 mg/10 mL.How many mL will you give?

All of the following are units of volume of medication ​except:

The "average" adult dose is based upon the weight of an average patient who is:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid.You have 250 mg tablets.How many tablets will be given for each dose?

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -The "average" adult dose of medication is based upon the age of a patient who is:

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number. -All of the following are solid forms of medication except:

Calculate the following adult drug dosages -On hand you have heparin sodium 1,000 units/mL.If you inject 0.5 mL, how many units have you given?

If you have difficulty calculating the drug dosage, you should refuse to give the drug.

All of the following are units of weight of medication except:

All of the following are units of volume of medication except: