WGU C466 MED DOSE FORMULAS FINAL EXAM UPDATED FOR 2025 WITH 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2023-2025
Lb to kg conversion
1kg = 2.2lbs
1lb = 0.45kg
Lb to oz
1lb = 16oz
Rights of medication administration.
- Right patient. Know the patient to whom you are administering the medication.
- Right drug. Know the correct medication to be administered.
- Right dose. Know the correct dose to give the patient.
- Right time. Know the correct time the medication should be given, and inform the patient.
- Right route. Know the correct route of administration by which the drug should be given.
- Right technique. Know the correct method for administering the medication.
- Right documentation. Know how to complete a patient's chart accurately, with all pertinent
information.
Verify Patient before giving medication
Ask the patient to verify his or her full name and birth date.
Verify that you have the correct medication for that patient
- The patient's name is on the medicine container (in hospitals)
- You will be the one to select the medication from a medication closet or cabinet, so the
patient's name will not appear on the container (In an office or a clinic setting).
Scanning a bar code to double-check a medication with a computer system may help reduce
medication errors.
Steps to verify you have the correct drug
- Check the label before you take the bottle from the shelf.
- Check the label before you pour the drug out.
- Check the label before you put the bottle back on the shelf.
Arrange medications by classifications or manufacturer.
Ensure that the patient receives the right dose
,If you suspect that a prescriber may have ordered an inappropriate dose, do not give the drug
until you confirm it
The right time for medication
Administering the medication at the right time is also critical.
Morning medications, such as allergy pills, are usually taken with breakfast.
Evening drugs, such as seizure medications, are taken at dinner.
Drugs that help patients sleep at home are taken at the patient's usual bedtime, whereas drugs
that help patients sleep in the hospital may be given at a set time.
Some medications, such as antibiotics and antiseizure medications, need to be given a standard
number of hours apart around the clock to maintain a consistent blood level.
Support patient with medication scheduling
The health-care professional may need to help the patient develop a schedule for taking
medications at home. Sometimes, it is helpful to write a clear schedule on a chart for the
patient to put on a wall at home
Dosage for children
Babies and young children require lower dosages because their bodies are small and process
drugs faster.
Many institutions have a policy requiring you to double-check your calculations with a coworker
before administering a dose to a child.
Medication discontinued by physician
This may happen if the patient does not need it anymore or the prescriber wants to change the
medication
Instruct the patient to throw out old prescription medications that have been discontinued
Injection is given at the wrong depth, angle, or site,
Possible nerve or bone damage could occur
Oral medication given improperly
A patient could aspirate the medication into the lungs, thus causing a possible infection or other
adverse reaction
Written procedure manuals
, Manuals should be consulted whenever the health-care provider is unsure of the technique
required.
Document patient's administered medications
Document not only the medication but also the time and date of administration, dose, route
(including site if injection), lot number of the drug, and expiration date of the drug.
In addition, if there any adverse reactions to the medication, make sure to follow your agency
procedures for documentation of that reaction.
Nutrition and absorption
Nutrition can affect how well a drug is absorbed. Some nutrients are needed for absorption, and
some block absorption.
Examples:
- Most antibiotics work best when taken on an empty stomach.
- Food high in vitamin B6 can impair the actions of drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Exercise and absorption
Exercise can influence metabolism and cause medications to be absorbed more quickly.
Examples:
- Exercise decreases the need for insulin and is used to control blood glucose concentrations in
patients with diabetes.
- Chewing gum increases saliva, which enhances food breakdown and absorption.
Weight and dosage
- Drug dosing is usually based on total body weight.
* Normal doses are based on an average adult body weight of 70 kg (about 150 lb).
* However, size and distribution of fat in the patient can change the way the drug is processed.
Examples:
- If a drug that does not penetrate fatty tissues is used in obese patients, the dose may have to
be higher than usual
- Underweight patients may need smaller amounts of drugs because of their lower body weight.
- Patients with amputated limbs also require lower doses because of lower body weight.
Geriatric Patients
SOLUTIONS 2023-2025
Lb to kg conversion
1kg = 2.2lbs
1lb = 0.45kg
Lb to oz
1lb = 16oz
Rights of medication administration.
- Right patient. Know the patient to whom you are administering the medication.
- Right drug. Know the correct medication to be administered.
- Right dose. Know the correct dose to give the patient.
- Right time. Know the correct time the medication should be given, and inform the patient.
- Right route. Know the correct route of administration by which the drug should be given.
- Right technique. Know the correct method for administering the medication.
- Right documentation. Know how to complete a patient's chart accurately, with all pertinent
information.
Verify Patient before giving medication
Ask the patient to verify his or her full name and birth date.
Verify that you have the correct medication for that patient
- The patient's name is on the medicine container (in hospitals)
- You will be the one to select the medication from a medication closet or cabinet, so the
patient's name will not appear on the container (In an office or a clinic setting).
Scanning a bar code to double-check a medication with a computer system may help reduce
medication errors.
Steps to verify you have the correct drug
- Check the label before you take the bottle from the shelf.
- Check the label before you pour the drug out.
- Check the label before you put the bottle back on the shelf.
Arrange medications by classifications or manufacturer.
Ensure that the patient receives the right dose
,If you suspect that a prescriber may have ordered an inappropriate dose, do not give the drug
until you confirm it
The right time for medication
Administering the medication at the right time is also critical.
Morning medications, such as allergy pills, are usually taken with breakfast.
Evening drugs, such as seizure medications, are taken at dinner.
Drugs that help patients sleep at home are taken at the patient's usual bedtime, whereas drugs
that help patients sleep in the hospital may be given at a set time.
Some medications, such as antibiotics and antiseizure medications, need to be given a standard
number of hours apart around the clock to maintain a consistent blood level.
Support patient with medication scheduling
The health-care professional may need to help the patient develop a schedule for taking
medications at home. Sometimes, it is helpful to write a clear schedule on a chart for the
patient to put on a wall at home
Dosage for children
Babies and young children require lower dosages because their bodies are small and process
drugs faster.
Many institutions have a policy requiring you to double-check your calculations with a coworker
before administering a dose to a child.
Medication discontinued by physician
This may happen if the patient does not need it anymore or the prescriber wants to change the
medication
Instruct the patient to throw out old prescription medications that have been discontinued
Injection is given at the wrong depth, angle, or site,
Possible nerve or bone damage could occur
Oral medication given improperly
A patient could aspirate the medication into the lungs, thus causing a possible infection or other
adverse reaction
Written procedure manuals
, Manuals should be consulted whenever the health-care provider is unsure of the technique
required.
Document patient's administered medications
Document not only the medication but also the time and date of administration, dose, route
(including site if injection), lot number of the drug, and expiration date of the drug.
In addition, if there any adverse reactions to the medication, make sure to follow your agency
procedures for documentation of that reaction.
Nutrition and absorption
Nutrition can affect how well a drug is absorbed. Some nutrients are needed for absorption, and
some block absorption.
Examples:
- Most antibiotics work best when taken on an empty stomach.
- Food high in vitamin B6 can impair the actions of drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Exercise and absorption
Exercise can influence metabolism and cause medications to be absorbed more quickly.
Examples:
- Exercise decreases the need for insulin and is used to control blood glucose concentrations in
patients with diabetes.
- Chewing gum increases saliva, which enhances food breakdown and absorption.
Weight and dosage
- Drug dosing is usually based on total body weight.
* Normal doses are based on an average adult body weight of 70 kg (about 150 lb).
* However, size and distribution of fat in the patient can change the way the drug is processed.
Examples:
- If a drug that does not penetrate fatty tissues is used in obese patients, the dose may have to
be higher than usual
- Underweight patients may need smaller amounts of drugs because of their lower body weight.
- Patients with amputated limbs also require lower doses because of lower body weight.
Geriatric Patients
