Chapter 13: Oral Dosages

Chapter 13: Oral Dosages

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

COMPLETION

Insert the correct response.

1. The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _________

ANS:

tablets

1.5 tablets

2. The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _________

ANS:  1 tablet

3. The physician orders Zestril 15 mg po daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ______________

ANS:  3 tablets

4. The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? _________________

ANS:  3 capsules

5. The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ___________

ANS:

tablet

0.5 tablet