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2 Medication Dosage Calculations Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Medication Dosage Calculations, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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1 point

An order is for $750\,\mathrm{mg}$ . The product label states $250\,\mathrm{mg}$ per tablet. How many tablets are needed for one dose?

A
2 tablets
B
3 tablets
C
4 tablets
D
5 tablets

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1 point

In dimensional analysis, arrange the conversion factors so unwanted units and only the requested administration unit remains.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A correct medication-dose calculation by itself establishes that the order is clinically appropriate.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: A calculated dose that is not a whole number of tablets means the tablet may be split, regardless of the product.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A caregiver needs to measure an oral liquid medication. Which option is recommended to reduce measurement errors?

A
A household teaspoon
B
A metric oral dosing syringe or other metric dosing device
C
A serving spoon
D
Any spoon that appears to hold the right amount

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1 point

For safer documentation, use a for an amount below one, and avoid a after a decimal point.

Written response

1 point

An oral-liquid order is for $180\,\mathrm{mg}$ . The label gives a concentration of $90\,\mathrm{mg}$ in $5\,\mathrm{mL}$ . What volume should be measured? Enter the numerical value in mL.

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Before calculating an injectable dose, select all the details that should be checked against the order and product information.

A
The medication and prescribed dose
B
The route
C
The vial strength or concentration
D
The diluent and reconstitution directions
E
The final concentration stated for the prepared product
F
Relevant storage instructions
G
Whether the dose and label use matching units
H
Assume the added diluent volume is the final solution volume

Written response

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A ready-to-use injection is labeled $80\,\mathrm{mg/mL}$ , and the order is for $120\,\mathrm{mg}$ . What volume is needed? Enter the numerical value in mL.

True or false

1 point

True or false: When calculating a dose from a reconstituted medication, use the prepared product’s stated final concentration rather than treating the added diluent volume as the final volume.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A hypothetical reconstituted product is labeled with a resulting concentration of $300\,\mathrm{mg/mL}$ . The order is for $450\,\mathrm{mg}$ . What volume is calculated?

A
0.67 mL
B
1 mL
C
1.5 mL
D
2 mL

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A dose calculation seems unusual, and one detail in the order is unclear. Select all appropriate actions.

A
Verify the order, patient, route, product, concentration, and calculated amount against the label and applicable reference or protocol
B
Stop and clarify the concern with the appropriate clinician or pharmacist
C
Proceed only after unclear information has been clarified
D
Change the prescribed dose to a more familiar amount without consultation

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A calculation gives $1.37\,\mathrm{mL}$ , but no rounding direction is stated in the order. What is the best next step before documenting or measuring a rounded amount?

A
Round to the nearest whole milliliter
B
Always round to the nearest tenth of a milliliter
C
Choose whichever rounding method makes the volume easiest to measure
D
Check the applicable policy or medication instructions before rounding

Open ended

1 point

An order is for $0.6\,\mathrm{g}$ , and the product label states $200\,\mathrm{mg}$ per tablet. Show how you would convert the dose and calculate the number of tablets. Include one safety verification you would complete before administration.

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1 point

Which tool should you use to measure a prescribed dose of oral liquid medication?

A
A household teaspoon
B
A metric oral dosing syringe or other metric dosing device
C
A kitchen tablespoon
D
An unmarked spoon of approximately the right size

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Before calculating an administration amount, which information should you identify from the order and product label?

A
Calculate the amount using the first strength number you notice on the package.
B
Begin the calculation before checking the medication's route.
C
Identify the medication, prescribed dose, route, and available strength or concentration.
D
Use the dose from a previous order if the current label is difficult to interpret.

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1 point

A powder medication is reconstituted according to its product instructions. Which concentration should you use to calculate the volume to administer?

A
Use the resulting concentration stated for the prepared solution.
B
Assume the added diluent volume is the final solution volume.
C
Calculate from the powder amount without checking the product's reconstitution directions.
D
Use a concentration from a different product with a similar name.

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1 point

You calculate an administration amount, but the result seems unusual for the order. What should you do next?

A
Round the result until it looks more typical.
B
Administer the calculated amount because the arithmetic is complete.
C
Change the route to match the available product.
D
Stop and clarify the order or calculation with the appropriate clinician or pharmacist.

Written response

1 point

An order is for $0.75\ \mathrm{g}$ of a medication. The product is labeled $250\ \mathrm{mg}$ per tablet. How many tablets are needed for one dose?

Written response

1 point

An injection is ordered at $96\ \mathrm{mg}$ . The ready-to-use product is labeled $64\ \mathrm{mg/mL}$ . How many milliliters should be administered?