#1
What is the formula to calculate medication dosage?
Concentration × Volume
ExplanationDosage is calculated by multiplying concentration by volume.
#2
Which of the following is a unit of measurement for medication dosage?
Milligrams
ExplanationMilligrams are commonly used to measure medication dosage.
#3
What is the abbreviation for 'as needed' when prescribing medication?
PRN
ExplanationPRN stands for 'pro re nata', indicating medication is taken as needed.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common route of medication administration?
Intracranial
ExplanationIntracranial administration is not a common route for medication.
#5
Which of the following is a common method for verifying medication dosage calculations?
Rechecking with another healthcare professional
ExplanationVerifying medication dosage calculations often involves rechecking with another healthcare professional.
#6
What is the term for the process of adjusting medication dosages based on a patient's response to treatment?
Titration
ExplanationTitration involves adjusting medication dosages according to a patient's response to treatment.
#7
A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. If the available tablets are 250 mg each, how many tablets should the patient take?
2 tablets
ExplanationThe patient should take 2 tablets to meet the prescribed dosage.
#8
What is the term for the maximum amount of medication that can be safely administered to a patient in a given time period?
Toxicity
ExplanationToxicity refers to the maximum safe dosage of a medication.
#9
What is the term for a medication error resulting from incorrect calculation or administration?
Medication error
ExplanationA medication error occurs due to incorrect calculation or administration.
#10
A medication has a concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters would be needed to administer a dose of 250 mg?
5 mL
ExplanationTo administer 250 mg with a concentration of 50 mg/mL, 5 mL would be needed.
#11
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a medication order?
Patient's date of birth
ExplanationThe patient's date of birth is not typically included in a medication order.
#12
A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of a medication. If the available tablets are 0.25 mg each, how many tablets should the patient take?
2 tablets
ExplanationThe patient should take 2 tablets to meet the prescribed dosage.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when calculating pediatric medication dosages?
Gender
ExplanationGender is not typically considered when calculating pediatric medication dosages.
#14
What is the term for the time it takes for a medication to reach its highest concentration in the bloodstream?
Peak
ExplanationPeak refers to the time when a medication reaches its highest concentration in the bloodstream.
#15
What is the term for the process of ensuring that a patient receives the correct medication at the correct time?
Medication administration
ExplanationMedication administration ensures patients receive the correct medication at the correct time.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a common method for medication dosage calculation?
Guesswork
ExplanationGuesswork is not a reliable method for medication dosage calculation.
#17
What is the term for the process of calculating the dosage of a medication based on the patient's age, weight, and condition?
Individualized dosing
ExplanationIndividualized dosing involves calculating medication dosage based on patient-specific factors.