Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
B
What is the most important
consideration when using a
calculator for drug dosages?
a.
Always check the answers with a
pharmacist.
b.
Ensure the numbers are entered
in the correct order.
c.
Work the problem by hand and
then check all work using the
computer.
d.
Calculate the answer with the
computer and then check the
answer by working the problem
by hand.
A
What does the "N" indicate in the
PINCH high alert drugs?
a.
Narcotics
b.
Niacin
c.
Naphthalene
d.
Neurotransmitter
C
What specific safety technique is
always used when calculating an
insulin dose?
a.
Use a calculator and never
calculate the dose by hand.
b.
Calculate the dose by hand and
never use a calculator.
c.
Have another health care
professional check the dose.
d.
Wear sterile gloves to administer
the calculated dose.
1
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
2
A patient is prescribed aspirin
650 mg orally. The aspirin form
on hand is 325 mg/tablet. How
many tablets is the correct dose?
_____ tablet(s)
5
A patient is prescribed 160 mg of
acetaminophen (Tylenol). The
drug on hand is acetaminophen .
How many milliliters is the correct
dose?
_____ mL
1.25
A patient is prescribed 0.0625 mg
of digoxin (Lanoxin). The drug on
hand is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How
many milliliters is the correct
dose?
_____ mL
15
A patient is prescribed 750 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
hand is amoxicillin . How many
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
1
An infant is prescribed 50 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
hand is amoxicillin . How many
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
0.4
A patient is prescribed 4 mg of
morphine IV. The drug on hand is
morphine 10 mg in a 1 mL
syringe. How many milliliters is
the correct dose?
_____ mL
0.23
A patient is prescribed 25 mg of
meperidine (Demerol) IV. The
drug on hand is meperidine 100
mg/mL. How many milliliters is
the correct dose?
_____ mL
2
B
What is the most important
consideration when using a
calculator for drug dosages?
a.
Always check the answers with a
pharmacist.
b.
Ensure the numbers are entered
in the correct order.
c.
Work the problem by hand and
then check all work using the
computer.
d.
Calculate the answer with the
computer and then check the
answer by working the problem
by hand.
A
What does the "N" indicate in the
PINCH high alert drugs?
a.
Narcotics
b.
Niacin
c.
Naphthalene
d.
Neurotransmitter
C
What specific safety technique is
always used when calculating an
insulin dose?
a.
Use a calculator and never
calculate the dose by hand.
b.
Calculate the dose by hand and
never use a calculator.
c.
Have another health care
professional check the dose.
d.
Wear sterile gloves to administer
the calculated dose.
1
, Chapter 03: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation and Chapter 04: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
2
A patient is prescribed aspirin
650 mg orally. The aspirin form
on hand is 325 mg/tablet. How
many tablets is the correct dose?
_____ tablet(s)
5
A patient is prescribed 160 mg of
acetaminophen (Tylenol). The
drug on hand is acetaminophen .
How many milliliters is the correct
dose?
_____ mL
1.25
A patient is prescribed 0.0625 mg
of digoxin (Lanoxin). The drug on
hand is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How
many milliliters is the correct
dose?
_____ mL
15
A patient is prescribed 750 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
hand is amoxicillin . How many
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
1
An infant is prescribed 50 mg of
amoxicillin (Amoxil). The drug on
hand is amoxicillin . How many
milliliters is the correct dose?
_____ mL
0.4
A patient is prescribed 4 mg of
morphine IV. The drug on hand is
morphine 10 mg in a 1 mL
syringe. How many milliliters is
the correct dose?
_____ mL
0.23
A patient is prescribed 25 mg of
meperidine (Demerol) IV. The
drug on hand is meperidine 100
mg/mL. How many milliliters is
the correct dose?
_____ mL
2
