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Medication Dosage Calculation and Administration Quiz

#1

What is the abbreviation for milligram?

mg
Explanation

Milligram is abbreviated as mg.

#2

How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?

15 ml
Explanation

One teaspoon is equivalent to 15 milliliters.

#3

What is the abbreviation for 'sublingual' in medication administration?

SL
Explanation

The abbreviation 'SL' stands for 'sublingual' in medication administration.

#4

What is the term for the process of removing medication from its original container and placing it into another container for dispensing?

Transferring
Explanation

The process of moving medication from one container to another for dispensing is called transferring.

#5

What is the term for the process of applying a medication to the skin for absorption?

Topical administration
Explanation

The process of applying a medication to the skin for absorption is termed topical administration.

#6

What is the formula to calculate dosage?

Dosage = Weight / Volume
Explanation

Dosage is calculated by dividing weight by volume.

#7

A patient is prescribed 500 mg of medication. If the medication is available in 250 mg tablets, how many tablets should the patient take?

2 tablets
Explanation

The patient should take 2 tablets of 250 mg each to meet the prescription of 500 mg.

#8

What is the term for the maximum amount of a medication that can be safely administered to a patient?

Therapeutic range
Explanation

The therapeutic range refers to the maximum safe dosage of a medication for a patient.

#9

What is the term for the process of injecting medication directly into a vein?

Intravenous (IV) injection
Explanation

Injecting medication directly into a vein is termed 'Intravenous (IV) injection.'

#10

What is the term for the process of converting a medication from its solid form to a liquid for administration?

Reconstitution
Explanation

The process of converting a medication from solid to liquid form for administration is called reconstitution.

#11

If a medication is ordered to be given every 6 hours and the nurse needs to administer it at 8 AM, when is the next dose due?

2 PM
Explanation

The next dose is due at 2 PM, six hours after the initial dose.

#12

Which of the following routes of medication administration has the slowest absorption rate?

Oral
Explanation

Oral administration has the slowest absorption rate among the listed routes.

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