Dosage Calculations Final Exam Study
Guide Questions with Actual Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
Six Rights of Medication Administration: - 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: - 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***
Oral meds come in 3 forms: - Answer 1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
tabs and capsules are supplied in - Answer strengths or dosages in which they are commonly
prescribed
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided - Answer scored
_____ tabs cannot be crushed - Answer enteric-coated
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid - Answer sustained-release
,it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs possible -
Answer fewest
Three step approach: - Answer 1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Convert: - Answer - all units of measurement must be in same system and all units must be
in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
Think: - Answer estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Calculate: - Answer dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement - Answer convert to same system or same
size units
dosages for oral liquids: - Answer calculated in mL
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose - Answer 3
route of administration other than gi - Answer 1. intramuscular (IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
Subcutaneous Injections - Answer Injected into fatty tissue
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
, Needle Gauge: 25-27 gauge typically
1 mL syringe!
Subcutaneous (SC) Injections - Answer
Intradermal Injections: - Answer Usually used for TB skin tests and allergy tests
Injected into the dermal layer, under epidermis
Use tuberculin or 1 mL syringe
Angle of injection= 10-15 degress
1mL syringe
Needle is typically 25-27 guage
1/4 to 5/8 inches in length
Intradermal (ID) Injections - Answer
Intramuscular (IM) - Answer -Absorbed more rapidly than subcutaneous or intradermal
injections
-Typical volume to inject ranges from 0.5ml-3ml, depending on site and age and size of person
-More than 3 ml is typically divided
-Angle of injection: 90 degrees, depends on individual
-ASPIRATE
Intramuscular (IM) Injections - Answer Needle gauge: 19-24 gauge
Needle length: 1-2 inches
Typical: 22 gauge, 1 ½ length needle
Guide Questions with Actual Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
Six Rights of Medication Administration: - 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: - 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***
Oral meds come in 3 forms: - Answer 1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
tabs and capsules are supplied in - Answer strengths or dosages in which they are commonly
prescribed
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided - Answer scored
_____ tabs cannot be crushed - Answer enteric-coated
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid - Answer sustained-release
,it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs possible -
Answer fewest
Three step approach: - Answer 1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Convert: - Answer - all units of measurement must be in same system and all units must be
in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
Think: - Answer estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Calculate: - Answer dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement - Answer convert to same system or same
size units
dosages for oral liquids: - Answer calculated in mL
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose - Answer 3
route of administration other than gi - Answer 1. intramuscular (IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
Subcutaneous Injections - Answer Injected into fatty tissue
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
, Needle Gauge: 25-27 gauge typically
1 mL syringe!
Subcutaneous (SC) Injections - Answer
Intradermal Injections: - Answer Usually used for TB skin tests and allergy tests
Injected into the dermal layer, under epidermis
Use tuberculin or 1 mL syringe
Angle of injection= 10-15 degress
1mL syringe
Needle is typically 25-27 guage
1/4 to 5/8 inches in length
Intradermal (ID) Injections - Answer
Intramuscular (IM) - Answer -Absorbed more rapidly than subcutaneous or intradermal
injections
-Typical volume to inject ranges from 0.5ml-3ml, depending on site and age and size of person
-More than 3 ml is typically divided
-Angle of injection: 90 degrees, depends on individual
-ASPIRATE
Intramuscular (IM) Injections - Answer Needle gauge: 19-24 gauge
Needle length: 1-2 inches
Typical: 22 gauge, 1 ½ length needle
