Dosage Calculation - Label Reading
Authored by Ovidiu Ursa
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This quiz focuses on pharmaceutical dosage calculations and medication label interpretation, representing core skills in nursing education and healthcare training. The content aligns with post-secondary healthcare programs, specifically targeting students in nursing, pharmacy technology, or medical assisting programs at the college level (grade 13+). Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading medication labels to identify key components including dosage strength, administration routes, generic versus brand names, medication forms, and package quantities. The quiz progresses from basic label reading skills to more complex dosage calculations that require mathematical reasoning, unit conversions, and critical thinking about medication administration schedules. Students need a solid foundation in basic mathematics, including fractions, decimals, and ratio-proportion calculations, as well as understanding of medical terminology and pharmaceutical nomenclature to successfully navigate these problems. Created by Ovidiu Ursa, an educator in Romania who teaches at the post-secondary level. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for formative evaluation in healthcare education programs, allowing instructors to gauge student readiness for clinical practice where medication errors can have serious consequences. The quiz works effectively as a homework assignment to reinforce classroom learning, a review activity before examinations, or a warm-up exercise to activate prior knowledge before advancing to more complex pharmacological concepts. It can also function as a diagnostic tool to identify students who need additional support with mathematical calculations or pharmaceutical terminology before progressing to clinical rotations. The content supports healthcare education standards that emphasize safe medication administration practices, mathematical competency in healthcare settings, and the ability to interpret pharmaceutical information accurately and efficiently.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the dosage strength?
150
325
650
Not listed
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the route?
Amoxicillin
250 mg per 5ml
oral suspension
Teva
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the generic name?
Augmentin
SmithKline Beecham
Potassium
Amoxicillin / clavulanate potassium
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What form?
Tablets
5mg
Oral
100 tablets
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the commercial name?
Acetaminophen
McNeil
Pain Reliever
Tylenol
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What route of administration?
IV
Oral
IM
Tablets
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many tablets in the package?
10
100
250
25
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