Math test to know

  • Right Patient – Verify the patient's identity using at least two identifiers.

  • Right Medication – Check the prescription, label, and medication administration record (MAR) to confirm accuracy.

  • Right Dose – Ensure the correct dosage, double-check high-risk medications, and use proper measuring devices.

  • Right Route – Administer medication via the correct route as prescribed.

  • Right Time – Follow the prescribed schedule, considering time-sensitive medications.

  • Right Documentation – Record the medication, dose, time, and patient response immediately after administration.

  • Right Education – Inform patients about their medications, including purpose, effects, and side effects.

  • Right to Refuse – Patients have the right to refuse medication; document refusals and educate on consequences.

  • Right Assessment – Check vital signs, allergies, and conditions before administering medication.

  • Right Evaluation – Monitor and reassess the patient’s response after giving the medication.

  • 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)

  • 1 milligram (mg) = 1000 micrograms (mcg)

  • 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)

  • 1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)

Household to Metric Conversions

  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 mL

  • 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 mL

  • 1 ounce (oz) = 30 mL

  • 1 cup = 240 mL

  • 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)

  • 2.2 pounds (lb) = 1 kilogram (kg)

  • 1 gtt = 0.05 mL (approximate)

  • STAT – Immediately; the medication must be given at once.

  • BID – Twice a day (Latin: bis in die).

  • TID – Three times a day (Latin: ter in die).

  • PO – By mouth (Latin: per os); taken orally.

  • PRN – As needed (Latin: pro re nata); given only when necessary based on symptoms.