by nlarkin
Accurate dosage calculations are crucial in the healthcare field to ensure patient safety and effective treatment. This quiz will challenge your understanding and application of dosage calculations through various scenarios. Sharpen your skills and boost your confidence in medication administration!
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Dosage Calculation Quiz Questions Overview
1. A patient is prescribed 250 mg of a medication. The available tablets are 125 mg each. How many tablets should the patient take?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
2. A medication order is for 500 mg of a drug. The drug is available in a solution of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
5 mL
10 mL
15 mL
20 mL
3. A patient needs 0.5 g of a medication. The medication is available as 250 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
4. A doctor orders 0.75 g of a medication. The medication is available in 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should be given?
2 capsules
3 capsules
4 capsules
5 capsules
5. A patient is prescribed 1.2 g of a medication. The available solution is 400 mg/10 mL. How many mL should be administered?
20 mL
25 mL
30 mL
35 mL
6. A medication order is for 0.25 g of a drug. The drug is available in 125 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
7. A patient is prescribed 600 mg of a medication. The available tablets are 200 mg each. How many tablets should the patient take?
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
5 tablets
8. A doctor orders 1.5 g of a medication. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given?
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
5 tablets
9. A medication order is for 750 mg of a drug. The drug is available in a solution of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
10 mL
15 mL
20 mL
25 mL
10. A patient needs 1 g of a medication. The medication is available as 500 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
11. A patient is prescribed 0.6 g of a medication. The available solution is 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
10 mL
15 mL
20 mL
25 mL
12. A doctor orders 2 g of a medication. The medication is available in 500 mg capsules. How many capsules should be given?
2 capsules
3 capsules
4 capsules
5 capsules
13. A patient is prescribed 800 mg of a medication. The available tablets are 400 mg each. How many tablets should the patient take?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
14. A medication order is for 1.2 g of a drug. The drug is available in a solution of 300 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
15 mL
20 mL
25 mL
30 mL
15. A patient needs 0.8 g of a medication. The medication is available as 400 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
16. A doctor orders 1.5 g of a medication. The medication is available in 300 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given?
3 tablets
4 tablets
5 tablets
6 tablets
17. A medication order is for 900 mg of a drug. The drug is available in a solution of 300 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?
10 mL
15 mL
20 mL
25 mL
18. A patient needs 1 g of a medication. The medication is available as 200 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
3 tablets
4 tablets
5 tablets
6 tablets
19. A doctor orders 2 g of a medication. The medication is available in 400 mg capsules. How many capsules should be given?
4 capsules
5 capsules
6 capsules
7 capsules
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