Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 10 Exam
MODULE 10: Dosing Calculations
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Question 1
Interpret the following Sig Code: 2 tab po BID ac
Answer: Take 2 tables by mouth twice daily times daily before meals
Question 2
Interpret the following Sig Code: 1 tsp po hs
Answer: Take 1 teaspoon by mouth at bedtime
Question 3
Covert 37 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit
Answer: 37 x 9/5 = 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 degree of Fahrenheit
Question 4
How much pounds are in 55kg?
Answer: 2.2 pounds in 1 kg
55kg x 2.2 = 121lbs
OR:
How many Kg are in 120 pounds?
Answer: 120 lbs/2.2kg = 54.5Kg
Question 5
A patient asked you how many milliliters he should take of his medication per dose. The
directions read the following: Take 2 Tablespoons po bid
MODULE 10: Dosing Calculations
portage learning
Question 1
Interpret the following Sig Code: 2 tab po BID ac
Answer: Take 2 tables by mouth twice daily times daily before meals
Question 2
Interpret the following Sig Code: 1 tsp po hs
Answer: Take 1 teaspoon by mouth at bedtime
Question 3
Covert 37 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit
Answer: 37 x 9/5 = 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 degree of Fahrenheit
Question 4
How much pounds are in 55kg?
Answer: 2.2 pounds in 1 kg
55kg x 2.2 = 121lbs
OR:
How many Kg are in 120 pounds?
Answer: 120 lbs/2.2kg = 54.5Kg
Question 5
A patient asked you how many milliliters he should take of his medication per dose. The
directions read the following: Take 2 Tablespoons po bid
