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Hint : Null

Correct Answers:

  • 8:22 pm


Rationale :
Converting 20:22 (8:22 PM) to Pacific Standard Time doesn't change the time as it's already expressed in that format.

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Hint : When using 1   lb = 2.2   kg 1lb=2.2kg, divide pounds by 2.2 and round to the nearest tenth.

Correct Answers:

  • 68.18 kg


Rationale :
Working: 1lb=2.2kg, therefore 150lbs÷2.2=68.181818 When rounding to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place, If the hundredths place is 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down In this case when rounding to the nearest tenth, the correct answer is indeed 68.2 kg

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Hint : Use the conversion factor 1   kg = 2.2   lbs 1kg=2.2lbs, multiply by 2.2, and round to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answers:

  • 123 lbs


Rationale :
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply the weight in kilograms by 2.2: 56.1kg ×2.2=123.42lbs When rounded to the nearest whole number, it becomes 123 lbs.

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Hint : For PM times, add 12 to the hour and write the result as a four-digit number without a colon. AM times remain unchanged in military time.

Correct Answers:

  • 1630


Rationale :
To convert 4:30 PM to military time: Add 12 to the hour (for times after 12:00 PM): 4+12=16. Keep the minutes unchanged. Thus, 4:30 PM becomes 1630 in military time.

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Hint : Divide the prescribed dose by the strength of the available tablets to determine how many are needed per dose. Divide the prescribed dose by the strength of the available tablets to determine how many are needed per dose. Divide the prescribed dose by the strength of the available tablets to determine how many are needed per dose.

Correct Answers:

  • 2 tabs


Rationale :
The prescribed dose is 1 mg per dose, to be taken twice daily (BID = twice a day). Each available tablet contains 0.5 mg. To meet the 1 mg dose: 1mg÷0.5mg/tab=2tabs

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Hint : Divide the prescribed dose by the strength of the available tablets to determine how many tablets are needed per dose.

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  • 3 tabs


Rationale :
The available medication is Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg tablets. Order: Lasix 60 mg PO daily. To determine how many tablets are needed: 60mg÷20mg/tab=3tabs

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Hint : Convert the prescribed dose to match the available tablet strength, then divide by the tablet's strength.

Correct Answers:

  • 1 tab


Rationale :
To determine how many tablets are needed: Convert grams (g) to milligrams (mg): 0.4g=400mg Each tablet contains 400 mg. 400mg÷400mg/tab=1tab

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Hint : Always check if the tablet is scored. If it is, you can split it to achieve the exact prescribed dose.

Correct Answers:

  • 1 1/2 tabs


Rationale :
For a dose of 15 mg, using 10 mg tab 15mg÷10mg/tab=1.5tabs. Since the tablets are scored, 1.5 tablets can be given per dose. Correct Answer: 1 1/2 tabs

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