ATI Dosage Calculation EXERCISES
WITH QUESTIONS AND STREAMLINED
ANSWERS 2025\2026
1 tsp= - correct answer5 mL
1 tbsp= - correct answer15 mL
1 oz= - correct answer30 mL
1 cup/8 oz= - correct answer240 mL
1 kg= - correct answer2.2 lbs
1 lb= - correct answer16 oz
1000 mcg= - correct answer1 mg
what are the basic units of measurement? - correct answerlength m
weight gram
volume L
if the answer is a whole number, round to the nearest - correct answertenth
if the answer is a decimal, round to the nearest - correct answerhundredth
What is the basic info on an oral MAR? - correct answerpt identifying info
, current date
prescription info
time of med administration
what info is included on the oral pharmacy bulk system label (6) - correct answergeneric/name brand
use for meds
how many meds are included
concentration of meds
directions
how to store
sublingual oral medications - correct answerunder tongue to completely dissolve
buccal oral medications - correct answerallow to dissolve before swallowing
tablets - correct answeronly scored can be broken, dissolvable in mouth
enteric coated tablet - correct answerdo not crush
troche - correct answerno drinking 5 min before and after, allow to completely dissolve
capsules - correct answerdo not crush
what are the forms of liquid meds? - correct answersuspension
elixir
syrup
solution
what are some common diluents for powdered meds - correct answer0.9% NaCl
WITH QUESTIONS AND STREAMLINED
ANSWERS 2025\2026
1 tsp= - correct answer5 mL
1 tbsp= - correct answer15 mL
1 oz= - correct answer30 mL
1 cup/8 oz= - correct answer240 mL
1 kg= - correct answer2.2 lbs
1 lb= - correct answer16 oz
1000 mcg= - correct answer1 mg
what are the basic units of measurement? - correct answerlength m
weight gram
volume L
if the answer is a whole number, round to the nearest - correct answertenth
if the answer is a decimal, round to the nearest - correct answerhundredth
What is the basic info on an oral MAR? - correct answerpt identifying info
, current date
prescription info
time of med administration
what info is included on the oral pharmacy bulk system label (6) - correct answergeneric/name brand
use for meds
how many meds are included
concentration of meds
directions
how to store
sublingual oral medications - correct answerunder tongue to completely dissolve
buccal oral medications - correct answerallow to dissolve before swallowing
tablets - correct answeronly scored can be broken, dissolvable in mouth
enteric coated tablet - correct answerdo not crush
troche - correct answerno drinking 5 min before and after, allow to completely dissolve
capsules - correct answerdo not crush
what are the forms of liquid meds? - correct answersuspension
elixir
syrup
solution
what are some common diluents for powdered meds - correct answer0.9% NaCl
