Medication Administration

Question 1

Convert time between 12- and 24-hour clocks.

Question 2

Calculate measurements between household and metric systems.

Question 3

Identify approved abbreviations used in medication administration.

Question 4

Apply rounding rules when performing calculations of medication dosages.

Question 5

How does a nurse convert to a larger unit in the metric system?

Answer 5

Move the decimal point to the left or divide

Question 6

How does a nurse convert to a smaller unit in the metric system?

Answer 6

Move the decimal point to the right or multiply

Question 7

What is the base unit in the metric system for weight?

Answer 7

Gram

Question 8

What is the base unit in the metric system for volume?

Answer 8

Liter

Question 9

What is the base unit in the metric system for length?

Answer 9

Meter

Question 11

Common Abbreviations
Meaning

Answer 11

AC

Before meals

PC

After meals

PRN

As needed

STAT

Immediately

PO

By mouth

SL

Sublingually

ID

Intradermal

IM

Intramuscular

IV

Intravenous

TID

Three times a day

QID

Four times a day

BID

Twice a day

h

Hour

gtt

Drop