Exam

Question 1

Steps: Oral Meds 1 (tablets)

Answer 1

1. Ensure units match
2. Identify known factors
3. Identify unknown factors
4. Write answer as a fraction
5. Check that it makes sense (3 tablets is usually the maximum)

Question 2

Oral Meds 1: Method to solve

Answer 2

Formula: D/A x Q

Dosage (ordered) / Available x Quantity (vehicle)

Question 3

Oral Meds 1: Things to keep in mind

Answer 3

1. Keep the number of tablets to a minimum
2. The maximum is 3 tablets
   (More than 3 or less than half - pick another form)
3. Ensure no errors

(Ex. EC meds given via NG tube = cannot be crushed/not safe)

Question 4

Oral Meds 1: Rounding

Answer 4

Not super applicable - supposed to answer in fractions (1/2 tab)

Round to TENTH if you do (0.5 tab)

Question 5

Oral Meds 1: Reading Med Labels

Answer 5

1. Drug name (trade and generic)
2. Dosage strength/concentration
   (600 mg/tablet or 300 mg/5 mL)
3. Form
   (Liquid for injection / Oral suspension / Tablet)
4. Total volume (90 tablets)
5. Administration route

Question 6

Oral Meds 1: Oral Administration Rules

Answer 6

NG-tube, G-tube, GJ-tube
(Require meds to be crushed or opened)

Read labels: some meds should not be crushed (EC, XR, SR, TR, etc)

Question 7

Scored Tablets Rule

Answer 7

Give the fewest number of whole undivided tablets