Question 1

A patient is prescribed 3 tablespoons (TBS) of cough syrup. Using the measurement cup shown in the image, how many milliliters (mL) should you pour?

Accepted Answer

$$30\ 	ext{mL}$$

Question 2

If a medication order is for 2 teaspoons (TSP), what is the equivalent volume in milliliters (mL) according to the measurement cup?

Accepted Answer

$$10\ 	ext{mL}$$

Question 3

A nurse needs to administer 40 mL of a liquid medication. According to the measurement cup, how many tablespoons (TBS) does this correspond to?

Accepted Answer

2.5 TBS

Question 4

If a patient is instructed to take 1 ounce (oz) of a liquid medication, how many milliliters (mL) should be measured using the cup?

Accepted Answer

$$30\ 	ext{mL}$$

Question 5

A medication order reads: 'Give 8 teaspoons (TSP) of solution.' Using the measurement cup, what is the equivalent in milliliters (mL)?

Accepted Answer

$$40\ 	ext{mL}$$

Question 6

If a patient is prescribed 4 tablespoons (TBS) of a medication, what is the equivalent in teaspoons (TSP) according to the measurement cup?

Accepted Answer

12 TSP

Question 7

A medication order is for 20 mL. According to the measurement cup, how many teaspoons (TSP) is this?

Accepted Answer

4 TSP

Question 8

If a patient is to receive 2 tablespoons (TBS) of a medication, how many milliliters (mL) should be measured?

Accepted Answer

$$20\ 	ext{mL}$$

Question 9

A nurse needs to administer 60 mL of a liquid medication. According to the measurement cup, how many tablespoons (TBS) does this correspond to?

Accepted Answer

4 TBS

Question 10

If a medication order is for 1 tablespoon (TBS), what is the equivalent in teaspoons (TSP) and milliliters (mL) according to the measurement cup?

Accepted Answer

3 TSP and $$15\ 	ext{mL}$$

Metric and Household Systems of Measurement: Dosage Calculations for Nutrition and Health

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