Question 1

What is the weight in kilograms for a child who weighs 55 pounds?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 kg 
B) 20 kg 
C) 25 kg 
D) 30 kg 
A) 15 kg 
B) 20 kg 
C) 25 kg 
D) 30 kg

Question 2

Which of the following shows the incorrect definition for the abbreviation?

Accepted Answer

A) bid = twice a day 
B) tid = four times a day 
C) qod = every other day 
D) q2h = every two hours 
A) bid = twice a day 
B) tid = four times a day 
C) qod = every other day 
D) q2h = every two hours

Question 3

How many grams is equal to 3,000 milligrams?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 g 
B) 2 g 
C) 2.5 g 
D) 3 g 
E) 4.5 g 
A) 1.5 g 
B) 2 g 
C) 2.5 g 
D) 3 g 
E) 4.5 g

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the most important areas of patient teaching regarding technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcutaneous injection 
B) Intradermal injection 
C) Z-track injection 
D) Usage of the inhaler 
A) Subcutaneous injection 
B) Intradermal injection 
C) Z-track injection 
D) Usage of the inhaler

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a legal and ethical principle in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Always obey the laws of the state. 
B) Know the effects of the drugs. 
C) Be knowledgeable about the drug administered. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Always obey the laws of the state. 
B) Know the effects of the drugs. 
C) Be knowledgeable about the drug administered. 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

A small, sterile, prefilled glass container that usually holds a single dose of a hypodermic solution is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Cartridge 
B) Vial 
C) Ampule 
D) Dropper 
A) Cartridge 
B) Vial 
C) Ampule 
D) Dropper

Question 7

What does the provider take into consideration when ordering an IV?

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical laboratory results 
B) Patient's age 
C) Patient's gender 
D) Both a and b 
A) Clinical laboratory results 
B) Patient's age 
C) Patient's gender 
D) Both a and b

Question 8

Why is choosing the proper site for injections important?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensures the medication is delivered to the correct tissue type. 
B) Pain and swelling are avoided. 
C) Quantities can be given in specific sites. 
D) All injections can be given only in certain tissue. 
A) Ensures the medication is delivered to the correct tissue type. 
B) Pain and swelling are avoided. 
C) Quantities can be given in specific sites. 
D) All injections can be given only in certain tissue.

Exam 35: Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

What is the weight in kilograms for a child who weighs 55 pounds?

Which of the following shows the incorrect definition for the abbreviation?

How many grams is equal to 3,000 milligrams?

Which of the following is one of the most important areas of patient teaching regarding technique?

Which of the following is considered a legal and ethical principle in medication administration?

A small, sterile, prefilled glass container that usually holds a single dose of a hypodermic solution is known as what?

What does the provider take into consideration when ordering an IV?

Why is choosing the proper site for injections important?

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