Dosage Calculations Final Exam
Study Guide
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A +
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Answer Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Six Rights of Medication Administration:
Correct Answer
Right Patient
RIght Drug
Right Dose/Amount
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Question 2
Check the Six Rights at 3 Different Points During Med Administration:
Correct 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***
Question 3
Oral meds come in 3 forms:
Correct Answer
1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
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,Question 4
tabs and capsules are supplied in
Correct Answer
strengths or dosages in which they are commonly prescribed
Question 5
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided
Correct Answer
scored
Question 6
_____ tabs cannot be crushed
Correct Answer
enteric-coated
Question 7
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid
Correct Answer
sustained-release
Question 8
Never use sustained-release or enteric-coated oral medications in a.....
Correct Answer
Nasogastric/NG or G-tube!
Question 9
it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs possible
Correct Answer
fewest
Question 10
Three step approach:
Correct Answer
1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Question 11
Convert:
Correct Answer
- all units of measurement must be in same system and all units must be in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
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,Question 12
Think:
Correct Answer
estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Question 13
Calculate:
Correct Answer
dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
Question 14
If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement
Correct Answer
convert to same system or same size units
Question 15
dosages for oral liquids:
Correct Answer
calculated in mL
Question 16
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose
Correct Answer
3
Question 17
route of administration other than gi
Correct Answer
1. intramuscular (IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
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, Question 18
Subcutaneous Injections
Correct Answer
Injected into fatty tissue
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
Areas appropriate for injection= abdomen, fatty back part of upper arm, some fatty tissue in lumbar area, fatty tissue
on thighs
Needle Length: 3/8th to 5/8th inches
Needle Gauge: 25-27 gauge typically
1 mL syringe!
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Study Guide
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A +
150+
Answer Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Six Rights of Medication Administration:
Correct Answer
Right Patient
RIght Drug
Right Dose/Amount
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Question 2
Check the Six Rights at 3 Different Points During Med Administration:
Correct 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***
Question 3
Oral meds come in 3 forms:
Correct Answer
1. tablets
2. capsules
3. liquids
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,Question 4
tabs and capsules are supplied in
Correct Answer
strengths or dosages in which they are commonly prescribed
Question 5
only _________ tabs are intended to be divided
Correct Answer
scored
Question 6
_____ tabs cannot be crushed
Correct Answer
enteric-coated
Question 7
_____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid
Correct Answer
sustained-release
Question 8
Never use sustained-release or enteric-coated oral medications in a.....
Correct Answer
Nasogastric/NG or G-tube!
Question 9
it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs possible
Correct Answer
fewest
Question 10
Three step approach:
Correct Answer
1. convert
2. think
3. calculate
Question 11
Convert:
Correct Answer
- all units of measurement must be in same system and all units must be in same size
-if not, convert before proceeding
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,Question 12
Think:
Correct Answer
estimate reasonable amount of drug to administer
Question 13
Calculate:
Correct Answer
dosage on hand = dosage desired
amount on hand = X amount desired
Question 14
If dosage is not in same size unit of measurement
Correct Answer
convert to same system or same size units
Question 15
dosages for oral liquids:
Correct Answer
calculated in mL
Question 16
question giving more than ___ tabs or capsules per dose
Correct Answer
3
Question 17
route of administration other than gi
Correct Answer
1. intramuscular (IM)
2. subcutaneous (SC)
3. intradermal (ID)
4. IV
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, Question 18
Subcutaneous Injections
Correct Answer
Injected into fatty tissue
Angle of injection= 45 degrees, depending on patient size
Areas appropriate for injection= abdomen, fatty back part of upper arm, some fatty tissue in lumbar area, fatty tissue
on thighs
Needle Length: 3/8th to 5/8th inches
Needle Gauge: 25-27 gauge typically
1 mL syringe!
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