Medication Administration and Dosage Calculations Quiz

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#1

What is the standard unit for measuring medication dosage?

Milligram (mg)
Milliliter (mL)
Gram (g)
Liter (L)
#2

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?

Per os (by mouth)
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
#3

What is the term for the process by which a medication moves from the site of administration to the bloodstream?

Distribution
Absorption
Metabolism
Excretion
#4

Which of the following is a metric unit for volume?

Pound
Ounce
Liter
Inch
#5

What is the term for the process by which a medication is chemically altered in the body?

Absorption
Metabolism
Distribution
Excretion
#6

Which route of medication administration has the fastest onset of action?

Oral
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
#7

What is the recommended needle length for an intramuscular injection in adults?

1/2 inch
1 inch
1.5 inches
2 inches
#8

What is the primary purpose of the 'six rights' of medication administration?

To ensure patient safety
To minimize healthcare costs
To increase medication effectiveness
To expedite the medication process
#9

Which of the following is a high-alert medication?

Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Insulin
Ibuprofen
#10

Which of the following routes of medication administration bypasses the digestive system?

Oral
Sublingual
Rectal
Transdermal
#11

Which formula is used to calculate the infusion rate for intravenous medications?

Desired dose / Volume
Volume / Time
Dose ordered * Volume
Dose ordered * Volume / Time
#12

What is the formula for calculating body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

Weight (kg) * Height (m) / 3600
Weight (kg) * Height (cm) / 3600
Weight (kg) * Height (cm) / 10000
Weight (kg) * Height (m) / 10000
#13

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing medication absorption?

Route of administration
Food in the stomach
Blood pressure
Medication solubility
#14

What is the correct formula for calculating the pediatric dose based on weight?

Dose ordered * Weight (kg) / 50
Dose ordered * Weight (kg) / 100
Dose ordered * Weight (kg) / 25
Dose ordered * Weight (kg) / 10
#15

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting medication metabolism?

Liver function
Kidney function
Genetic factors
Route of administration

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