Dosage Calculations Final Exam Study Guide
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Six Rights of Medication Administration: - CORRECT ANSWER-Right Patient
RIght Drug
Right Dose/Amount
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Check the Six Rights at 3 Different Points During Med Administration: -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Check meds against MAR before/during administration
and also check for med allergies
2. Check meds AFTER preparation
,3. Check meds at the bedside: also check blood pressure and/or pulse or blood
sugars if needed BEFORE giving meds that affect the BP, pulse, or blood sugars.
AND always check allergy band.
***You will check patient name and DOB as well as check MR # on armband
against MAR before giving meds at bedside as well***
Three step approach: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Convert: - CORRECT ANSWER-- all units of measurement must be in same
system and all units must be in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
Think: - CORRECT ANSWER-estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Calculate: - CORRECT ANSWER-dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
,If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement - CORRECT ANSWER-convert
to same system or same size units
dosages for oral liquids: - CORRECT ANSWER-calculated in mL
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose - CORRECT ANSWER-
3
route of administration other than gi - CORRECT ANSWER-1. intramuscular
(IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
Subcutaneous Injections - CORRECT ANSWER-Injected into fatty tissue
Oral meds come in 3 forms: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
, tabs and capsules are supplied in - CORRECT ANSWER-strengths or dosages in
which they are commonly prescribed
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided - CORRECT ANSWER-scored
_____ tabs cannot be crushed - CORRECT ANSWER-enteric-coated
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid - CORRECT
ANSWER-sustained-release
Never use sustained-release or enteric-coated oral medications in a..... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nasogastric/NG or G-tube!
it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs
possible - CORRECT ANSWER-fewest
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
Areas appropriate for injection= abdomen, fatty back part of upper arm, some
fatty tissue in lumbar area, fatty tissue on thighs
Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded
A+|Brand New Version!!!
Six Rights of Medication Administration: - CORRECT ANSWER-Right Patient
RIght Drug
Right Dose/Amount
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Check the Six Rights at 3 Different Points During Med Administration: -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Check meds against MAR before/during administration
and also check for med allergies
2. Check meds AFTER preparation
,3. Check meds at the bedside: also check blood pressure and/or pulse or blood
sugars if needed BEFORE giving meds that affect the BP, pulse, or blood sugars.
AND always check allergy band.
***You will check patient name and DOB as well as check MR # on armband
against MAR before giving meds at bedside as well***
Three step approach: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Convert: - CORRECT ANSWER-- all units of measurement must be in same
system and all units must be in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
Think: - CORRECT ANSWER-estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Calculate: - CORRECT ANSWER-dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
,If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement - CORRECT ANSWER-convert
to same system or same size units
dosages for oral liquids: - CORRECT ANSWER-calculated in mL
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose - CORRECT ANSWER-
3
route of administration other than gi - CORRECT ANSWER-1. intramuscular
(IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
Subcutaneous Injections - CORRECT ANSWER-Injected into fatty tissue
Oral meds come in 3 forms: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
, tabs and capsules are supplied in - CORRECT ANSWER-strengths or dosages in
which they are commonly prescribed
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided - CORRECT ANSWER-scored
_____ tabs cannot be crushed - CORRECT ANSWER-enteric-coated
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid - CORRECT
ANSWER-sustained-release
Never use sustained-release or enteric-coated oral medications in a..... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nasogastric/NG or G-tube!
it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs
possible - CORRECT ANSWER-fewest
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
Areas appropriate for injection= abdomen, fatty back part of upper arm, some
fatty tissue in lumbar area, fatty tissue on thighs
