General Rules for Dosage and Calculations - Nonparenteral medications

Question 1

When calculating dosage for capsules, gel-tabs, and suppositories what place should you round to?

Answer 1

Capsules, gel-tabs, and suppositories round to the nearest whole number.

Question 2

When calculating dosage for scored tables and scored suppositories what number should you round to?

Answer 2

Scored tablets and scored suppositories round to the nearest half number.

Question 3

When calculating dosage for oral liquid medication what number should you round to?

Answer 3

Oral liquid medications should be rounded to one decimal place (tenths place). Note: dosages for infants/small children may require a greater degree of accuracy.