Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculatio
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
What is the most important consider-
ation when using a calculator for drug
dosages?
a.
Always check the answers with a phar-
macist.
b.
Ensure the numbers are entered in
B
the correct order.
c.
Work the problem by hand and then
check all work using the computer.
d.
Calculate the answer with the com-
puter and then check the answer by
working the problem by hand.
What does the "N" indicate in the
PINCH high alert drugs?
a.
Narcotics
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculatio
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
b.
Niacin
c.
A
Naphthalene
d.
Neurotransmitter
What specific safety technique is al-
ways used when calculating an insulin
dose?
a.
Use a calculator and never calculate
the dose by hand.
b. C
Calculate the dose by hand and never
use a calculator.
c.
Have another health care professional
check the dose.
d.
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculatio
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
Wear sterile gloves to administer the
calculated dose.
A patient is prescribed aspirin 650 mg
orally. The aspirin form on hand is 325
mg/tablet. How many tablets is the 2
correct dose?
_____ tablet(s)
A patient is prescribed 160 mg of ac-
etaminophen (Tylenol). The drug on
hand is acetaminophen . How many 5
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
A patient is prescribed 0.0625 mg of
digoxin (Lanoxin). The drug on hand
is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many 1.25
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
A patient is prescribed 750 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
What is the most important consider-
ation when using a calculator for drug
dosages?
a.
Always check the answers with a phar-
macist.
b.
Ensure the numbers are entered in
B
the correct order.
c.
Work the problem by hand and then
check all work using the computer.
d.
Calculate the answer with the com-
puter and then check the answer by
working the problem by hand.
What does the "N" indicate in the
PINCH high alert drugs?
a.
Narcotics
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculatio
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
b.
Niacin
c.
A
Naphthalene
d.
Neurotransmitter
What specific safety technique is al-
ways used when calculating an insulin
dose?
a.
Use a calculator and never calculate
the dose by hand.
b. C
Calculate the dose by hand and never
use a calculator.
c.
Have another health care professional
check the dose.
d.
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculatio
and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i0wkw1
Wear sterile gloves to administer the
calculated dose.
A patient is prescribed aspirin 650 mg
orally. The aspirin form on hand is 325
mg/tablet. How many tablets is the 2
correct dose?
_____ tablet(s)
A patient is prescribed 160 mg of ac-
etaminophen (Tylenol). The drug on
hand is acetaminophen . How many 5
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
A patient is prescribed 0.0625 mg of
digoxin (Lanoxin). The drug on hand
is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many 1.25
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
A patient is prescribed 750 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
