Question 1

Mary is five years old
-Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G. A statim dose is one that is given

Accepted Answer

A statim dose refers to a medication that is to be given immediately and only once, which is what option C describes.

Question 2

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-With reference to Mr Smith's dose of drug G, if stock available is 5 mg per tablet, you would expect him to be given

Accepted Answer

To administer a 10 mg dose using 5 mg tablets, Mr. Smith would need 2 tablets (10 mg / 5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets).

Question 3

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Mr Smith is also having drug H, 62.5 mcg TDS. This medication is available as 125 mcg tablets. For this order he should receive

Accepted Answer

To administer 62.5 mcg TDS (three times daily) from 125 mcg tablets, Mr. Smith should receive 1/2 tablet (62.5 mcg is half of 125 mcg) three times a day.

Question 4

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Christobelle is eight. She is to have 0.6 grams of drug J each day, to be given 6/24. She should be given:

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Question 5

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-You are aware that 6/26 means that Christobelle will be given this medication

Accepted Answer

The fraction 6/26 in the context of medication administration typically refers to giving a dose every 6 hours.

Question 6

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Drug J, the medication ordered for Christobelle, is available as a mixture with a concentration of 20 mg per ml. For a single dose she should be given

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Question 7

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Christobelle is also to have 12 ml of drug K. Drug K is available with a strength of 24 mg per ml. The amount of drug K in this dose of medication is:

Accepted Answer

The strength of drug K is 24 mg/ml. Therefore, in 12 ml, the amount of drug K is 12 ml * 24 mg/ml = 288 mg.

Question 8

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Christobelle weighs 21 kg and the recommended dose of drug K for her is 15 mg per kg of body weight. Is the dose you have poured for her

Accepted Answer

The recommended dose for Christobelle is 15 mg per kg of body weight. Since she weighs 21 kg, the total recommended dose is 15 mg/kg * 21 kg = 315 mg. A dose of 10 mg is significantly less than the recommended 315 mg, indicating the poured dose is insufficient for her size.

Question 9

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-Ms Collins is to have 375 mcg of drug K. Stock available is 125 mcg tablets. For this dose she should be given

Accepted Answer

Ms. Collins needs 375 mcg of drug K. Since each tablet contains 125 mcg, she would need 375 mcg / 125 mcg per tablet = 3 tablets to achieve the required dose.

Question 10

Mr Smith is to have a statim dose of 10 mg of drug G
-She is also to have 15 ml of drug L. Stock on hand is a 200 ml bottle with a concentration of 5 mg per ml. The number of mg per dose would be

Accepted Answer

The number of mg per dose for drug L is calculated by multiplying the volume of the dose (15 ml) by the concentration of the drug (5 mg/ml), which equals 75 mg.

Question 11

Mr Williams has been allocated to your care for this shift. Mr Williams is 75 years old, has a history of heart problems and has an infected ulcer on his leg. The registered nurse will supervise you giving out his medications.
-He is to have 60 mg of frusemide to help to rid his body of unwanted fluid. Stock in the ward is 40 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should you give him?

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