Answer the Following:
1) Acetaminophen elixir 650 mg PO is ordered. The container is labeled 325mg/5mL
a. How many mL should be administered?
b. How many teaspoons per dose?
2) Calcium Carbonate 1,000 mg PO daily is prescribed, to be given in divided dose bid. Available tablets contain calcium 250mg/tab. How many tablets should be given each time?
3) Amoxicillin suspension 750mg PO q8his ordered. Liquid medication available labeled 250mg/5mL. How many mL should you give?
4) Cheratussin AC contain 10 mg of codeine in each teaspoon (5mL). If 2 tsp Cheratussin AC PO is prescribed q4h, how much codeine would be contained in each dose?
5) The physician ordered cefaclor suspension 200 mg PO q8h for a 44-Ib child. Cefaclor suspension is available in 250 mg/ 5mL
a. How many mL should be administered each time?
b. Recommended dose of Cefaclor is 30mg/Kg/day. How many mg would be appropriate for this child?
6) Define Medication Reconciliation? When t perform it? What are the steps?
7) What are the Responsibilities of the health care provider for drug administration?
8) Patient education is very important to provide the necessary information to the patient and family about the prescribed drug.
a. What are the four pieces of patient education?
b. Explain how to educate your patient on administeringWarfarin (Coumadin) using the four pieces mentioned above?
9) Right documentation is one of the six rights of medication administration, explain what you should include for proper documentation?