Drug Dose Calculation Quiz
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What is the definition of a single dose?

  • The amount ordinarily producing the intended medicinal effect in the adult patient
  • The amount taken during the course of therapy
  • The amount taken at one time (correct)
  • A daily dose taken in divided doses
  • What is the usual adult dose?

  • The schedule of dosing (e.g., four times per day for 10 days)
  • The amount taken at one time
  • The amount that ordinarily produces the medicinal effect intended in the adult patient (correct)
  • A daily dose taken in divided doses
  • What is the total dose?

  • The amount taken during the course of therapy (correct)
  • The schedule of dosing (e.g., four times per day for 10 days)
  • A daily dose taken in divided doses
  • The amount taken at one time
  • What is a loading dose used for?

    <p>To achieve the desired drug blood level rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dosage regimen?

    <p>The schedule of dosing (e.g., four times per day for 10 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dose refers to the amount taken at one time?

    <p>Single dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a loading dose?

    <p>A larger-than-usual initial dose to achieve the desired blood drug level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the usual adult dose refer to?

    <p>The amount ordinarily producing the medicinal effect intended in the adult patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dose refers to the amount taken during the course of therapy?

    <p>Total dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dosage regimen refer to?

    <p>The schedule of dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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