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Medication Administration and Dosage Calculations Quiz

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#1

What is the standard unit for measuring medication dosage?

Milligram (mg)
Explanation

Common measurement for medication amount.

#2

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

Per os (by mouth)
Explanation

Means medication is taken orally.

#3

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

Absorption
Explanation

Entering the bloodstream.

#4

Which of the following is a metric unit for volume?

Liter
Explanation

Measurement for liquid volume.

#5

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

Metabolism
Explanation

Body's processing of drugs.

#6

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

Intravenous
Explanation

Directly into the bloodstream.

#7

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

1.5 inches
Explanation

Length for injecting into muscles.

#8

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

To ensure patient safety
Explanation

Checking for correct medication use.

#9

Which of the following is a high-alert medication?

Insulin
Explanation

Prone to significant harm if misused.

#10

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

Sublingual
Explanation

Absorbed under the tongue.

#11

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

Dose ordered * Volume / Time
Explanation

Determines how fast to administer IV meds.

#12

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

Weight (kg) * Height (cm) / 10000
Explanation

Estimating body surface for dosing.

#13

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

Blood pressure
Explanation

Doesn't directly affect absorption.

#14

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

Dose ordered * Weight (kg) / 25
Explanation

Pediatric dosage based on weight.

#15

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

Route of administration
Explanation

How meds are given doesn't affect metabolism.

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