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The physician orders 2 mg of a medication to be administered orally daily. The pharmacy provides 1 mg tablets. Therefore, the nurse should administer ______ tablets per dose.
The physician orders 2 mg of a medication to be administered orally daily. The pharmacy provides 1 mg tablets. Therefore, the nurse should administer ______ tablets per dose.
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A doctor prescribes 0.1 grams of a medication orally once daily. The pharmacy dispenses tablets containing 100 mg each. Consequently, the nurse should administer ______ tablet(s) per dose.
A doctor prescribes 0.1 grams of a medication orally once daily. The pharmacy dispenses tablets containing 100 mg each. Consequently, the nurse should administer ______ tablet(s) per dose.
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The physician orders 25 mg of a medication to be administered orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 50 mg tablets. Over the course of a day, the nurse should administer a total of ______ tablet(s).
The physician orders 25 mg of a medication to be administered orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 50 mg tablets. Over the course of a day, the nurse should administer a total of ______ tablet(s).
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A doctor prescribes 2 mg/kg/dose of a medication orally every 6 hours as needed for pain. The pharmacy dispenses 20 mg capsules. For a child weighing 22 lb, the nurse should administer ______ capsule(s) per day.
A doctor prescribes 2 mg/kg/dose of a medication orally every 6 hours as needed for pain. The pharmacy dispenses 20 mg capsules. For a child weighing 22 lb, the nurse should administer ______ capsule(s) per day.
The order is to administer 100 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 0.025-gram capsules. Therefore, the nurse should administer ______ capsules per dose.
The order is to administer 100 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 0.025-gram capsules. Therefore, the nurse should administer ______ capsules per dose.
A doctor orders 0.5 mg of a medication to be administered orally daily. Pharmacy provides 125 mcg tablets. Hence, the nurse should administer ______ tablets per dose.
A doctor orders 0.5 mg of a medication to be administered orally daily. Pharmacy provides 125 mcg tablets. Hence, the nurse should administer ______ tablets per dose.
A doctor prescribes 12.5 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 6.25 mg tablets. Thus, the nurse should administer ______ tablet(s) with each dose.
A doctor prescribes 12.5 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid). The pharmacy dispenses 6.25 mg tablets. Thus, the nurse should administer ______ tablet(s) with each dose.
A physician orders 125 mcg of a medication to be administered orally every morning (am) daily. The pharmacy dispenses 62.5 mcg capsules. Thus, the nurse should administer ______ capsule(s) with this dose.
A physician orders 125 mcg of a medication to be administered orally every morning (am) daily. The pharmacy dispenses 62.5 mcg capsules. Thus, the nurse should administer ______ capsule(s) with this dose.
The order is to administer 15 mg of a medication orally every 6 hours for pain levels greater than 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. The pharmacy dispenses 30 mg tablets. Considering the frequency of administration, the patient can have a total of ______ tablets in a day.
The order is to administer 15 mg of a medication orally every 6 hours for pain levels greater than 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. The pharmacy dispenses 30 mg tablets. Considering the frequency of administration, the patient can have a total of ______ tablets in a day.
A doctor orders 1 gram of a medication three times daily (TID) by mouth for 5 days. The pharmacy dispenses 500 mg capsules. Consequently, the nurse should administer ______ capsules per dose.
A doctor orders 1 gram of a medication three times daily (TID) by mouth for 5 days. The pharmacy dispenses 500 mg capsules. Consequently, the nurse should administer ______ capsules per dose.
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2 mg order, 1 mg tablets
2 mg order, 1 mg tablets
The amount of tablets needed to administer per dose is 2.
0.1 gram order, 100 mg tablets
0.1 gram order, 100 mg tablets
The amount of tablets needed to administer per dose is 1.
25 mg bid, 50 mg tablets
25 mg bid, 50 mg tablets
A total of 1 tablet is needed per day.
2 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours, 22 lb child, 20 mg capsules
2 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours, 22 lb child, 20 mg capsules
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100 mg bid, 0.025 gram capsules
100 mg bid, 0.025 gram capsules
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0.5 mg order, 125 mcg tablets
0.5 mg order, 125 mcg tablets
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12.5 mg bid, 6.25 mg tablets
12.5 mg bid, 6.25 mg tablets
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125 mcg daily, 62.5 mcg capsules
125 mcg daily, 62.5 mcg capsules
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15 mg every 6 hours, 30 mg tablets
15 mg every 6 hours, 30 mg tablets
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1 gram TID, 500 mg capsules
1 gram TID, 500 mg capsules
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Study Notes
- Dosage calculations quiz focuses on solving problems involving capsules and tablets.
- It assesses the ability to calculate the correct number of capsules or tablets to administer based on the doctor's order and pharmacy dispensing.
- This quiz is helpful for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX exam and other nursing proficiency exams.
Dosage Calculations: Tablets and Capsules (Oral)
- Question 1: Order is to administer 2 mg of a medication orally daily, and the pharmacy dispenses 1 mg tablets; thus, you would administer 2 tablets per dose.
- Question 2: Order is to administer 0.1 grams of a medication orally once daily, and the pharmacy dispenses 100 mg tablets; thus, you would administer 1 tablet per dose.
- Question 3: Order is to administer 25 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid), and the pharmacy dispenses 50 mg tablets; thus, you would administer 1 tablet per day.
- Question 4: Order is to administer 2 mg/kg/dose of a medication orally every 6 hours as needed for pain, the pharmacy dispenses 20 mg capsules, and the child weighs 22 lb; thus, you would administer 4 capsules per day.
- Question 5: Order is to administer 100 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid), and the pharmacy dispenses 0.025 gram capsules; thus, you would administer 4 capsules per dose.
- Question 6: Order is to administer 0.5 mg of a medication orally daily, and the pharmacy dispenses 125 mcg tablets; thus, you would administer 4 tablets per dose.
- Question 7: Order is to administer 12.5 mg of a medication orally twice daily (bid), and the pharmacy dispenses 6.25 mg tablets; thus, you would administer 2 tablets per dose.
- Question 8: Order is to administer 125 mcg of a medication orally in the morning daily, and the pharmacy dispenses 62.5 mcg capsules; thus, you would administer 2 capsules per dose.
- Question 9: Order is to administer 15 mg of a medication orally every 6 hours for pain levels greater than 6 on a 1-10 scale, and the pharmacy dispenses 30 mg tablets; thus, the total number of tablets the patient can have in a day is 2.
- Question 10: Order is to administer 1 gram of a medication three times daily (TID) orally for 5 days, and the pharmacy dispenses 500 mg capsules; thus, you would administer 2 capsules per dose.
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