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How many cc(s) should be given for Drug A if 100,000 units are required and the available solution provides 1,000,000 units per 20 cc?
How many cc(s) should be given for Drug A if 100,000 units are required and the available solution provides 1,000,000 units per 20 cc?
- 3 cc
- 1.5 cc
- 2 cc (correct)
- 4 cc
What is the total number of capsules a patient needs to take for a daily dose of 40 mg of Feldene, given that each capsule contains 10 mg?
What is the total number of capsules a patient needs to take for a daily dose of 40 mg of Feldene, given that each capsule contains 10 mg?
- 1 capsule before breakfast and 1 after dinner
- 2 capsules before breakfast and 2 after dinner (correct)
- 3 capsules before breakfast and 3 after dinner
- 4 capsules before breakfast and 4 after dinner
For Drug D, how many cc(s) should be administered to meet a 60 mg order if it is available at 15 mg per cc?
For Drug D, how many cc(s) should be administered to meet a 60 mg order if it is available at 15 mg per cc?
- 5 cc
- 3 cc
- 4 cc (correct)
- 6 cc
If Drug E is ordered at 0.6 g and is available at 400 mg in 2 cc, how many cc(s) should be given?
If Drug E is ordered at 0.6 g and is available at 400 mg in 2 cc, how many cc(s) should be given?
For Drug M, what volume should be given for a 35 mg order if it's available at 50 mg per cc?
For Drug M, what volume should be given for a 35 mg order if it's available at 50 mg per cc?
How many cc should be administered for 80 mg of liquid cough syrup if the syrup is labeled 100 mg in 5 ml?
How many cc should be administered for 80 mg of liquid cough syrup if the syrup is labeled 100 mg in 5 ml?
What is the correct dosage to administer for a body weight of 5.5 lbs at a dosage of 15 mg per kg of body weight?
What is the correct dosage to administer for a body weight of 5.5 lbs at a dosage of 15 mg per kg of body weight?
If the desired dosage is 600 mg and it is available at 1000 mg per 4 cc, how many cc should be administered?
If the desired dosage is 600 mg and it is available at 1000 mg per 4 cc, how many cc should be administered?
What is the amount in cc to be given for a dosage of 130 mg if it is available at 200 mg per 2 cc?
What is the amount in cc to be given for a dosage of 130 mg if it is available at 200 mg per 2 cc?
For a desired dosage of 200,000 units when 10,000,000 units are available per 25 cc, how many cc should be administered?
For a desired dosage of 200,000 units when 10,000,000 units are available per 25 cc, how many cc should be administered?
What is the correct volume to administer for a desired dose of 10 mg when 15 mg is available per 1 cc?
What is the correct volume to administer for a desired dose of 10 mg when 15 mg is available per 1 cc?
How much volume should be given for a desired dose of 0.75 g when 25 mg is available per 5 cc?
How much volume should be given for a desired dose of 0.75 g when 25 mg is available per 5 cc?
For a desired dose of 300 mg, how much volume should be given when the available concentration is 0.6 g per cc?
For a desired dose of 300 mg, how much volume should be given when the available concentration is 0.6 g per cc?
What volume should be administered for a desired dose of 162 mg when the available concentration is 0.5 mg per 2 cc?
What volume should be administered for a desired dose of 162 mg when the available concentration is 0.5 mg per 2 cc?
For a body weight of 22 lbs, how much volume is needed when needing 125 mg per kg body weight and the available concentration is 0.25 g per cc?
For a body weight of 22 lbs, how much volume is needed when needing 125 mg per kg body weight and the available concentration is 0.25 g per cc?
What is the dosage to administer when the desired dose is 450 mg and the available tablet is 300 mg each?
What is the dosage to administer when the desired dose is 450 mg and the available tablet is 300 mg each?
If a client needs 75 mg of medication and the available dosage is 15 mg per 2 cc, how much should be administered?
If a client needs 75 mg of medication and the available dosage is 15 mg per 2 cc, how much should be administered?
For a dosage of 400 mg of ibuprofen, how many 200 mg tablets should be given every 6 hours?
For a dosage of 400 mg of ibuprofen, how many 200 mg tablets should be given every 6 hours?
If a patient is prescribed 37.5 mg of Dothiepin and 75 mg tablets are available, how many tablets will you administer?
If a patient is prescribed 37.5 mg of Dothiepin and 75 mg tablets are available, how many tablets will you administer?
Which of the following is NOT a valid dosage calculation given the parameters in the provided scenarios?
Which of the following is NOT a valid dosage calculation given the parameters in the provided scenarios?
How many teaspoons of Tagamet are to be administered if the order is for 400 mg and the available concentration is 200 mg in 5 mL?
How many teaspoons of Tagamet are to be administered if the order is for 400 mg and the available concentration is 200 mg in 5 mL?
What volume of Drug T in cc should be given based on the order of 50 mg, when it is available as 25 mg per 4 cc?
What volume of Drug T in cc should be given based on the order of 50 mg, when it is available as 25 mg per 4 cc?
If a patient weighs 22 lbs, how much Drug Z (30 mg per kg) should be given in cc, when available as 15 mg per cc?
If a patient weighs 22 lbs, how much Drug Z (30 mg per kg) should be given in cc, when available as 15 mg per cc?
What dosage in cc of Drug U should be administered for a 0.4 g order, when it is available as 500 mg in 2 cc?
What dosage in cc of Drug U should be administered for a 0.4 g order, when it is available as 500 mg in 2 cc?
How many tablets of Gantrisin should be given to meet an order of 0.75 g when available as 250 mg tablets?
How many tablets of Gantrisin should be given to meet an order of 0.75 g when available as 250 mg tablets?
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Dosage
Dosage
The amount of medication needed to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
Medication Form
Medication Form
The form in which a medication is available, such as tablets, capsules, or liquids.
Medication Strength
Medication Strength
The concentration of medication in a specific volume, often expressed as mg per cc or units per cc.
Weight-Based Dosing
Weight-Based Dosing
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Unit Conversion
Unit Conversion
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Volume Calculation
Volume Calculation
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Medication Order
Medication Order
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2nd Degree AV Block Type II (Mobitz 2)
2nd Degree AV Block Type II (Mobitz 2)
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Intravenous (IV)
Intravenous (IV)
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Intramuscular (IM)
Intramuscular (IM)
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Subcutaneous (SQ)
Subcutaneous (SQ)
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Oral (PO)
Oral (PO)
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Dosage Calculation
Dosage Calculation
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H2 Receptor Antagonist (Tagamet)
H2 Receptor Antagonist (Tagamet)
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Sulfonamide (Gantrisin)
Sulfonamide (Gantrisin)
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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
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Doxepin (Dothiepin)
Doxepin (Dothiepin)
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Feldene
Feldene
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Medication Unit Conversion
Medication Unit Conversion
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Famotidine (Pepcid)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
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Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam (Valium)
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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Study Notes
Medication Orders
- Drug A: 100,000 units ordered; available as 1,000,000 units in 20 cc; administer 2 cc.
- Drug C: 0.35 mg ordered; available as 0.7 mg tablets; administer 0.5 tablets.
- Drug D: 60 mg ordered; available as 15 mg per cc; administer 4 cc.
- Drug E: 0.6 g ordered; available as 400 mg in 2 cc; administer 3 cc.
- Drug F: 45 mg intramuscular (I.M.) ordered; available as 50 mg in 2 cc; administer 1.8 cc.
- Drug G: ¼ grain per kg body weight; available as 25 mg in 5 cc; body weight 22 lbs; administer 20 cc.
- Feldene: 40 mg per day prescribed; available as 10 mg capsules; administer 2 capsules before each meal.
- Drug A: ordered 75 mg; available as 50 mg tablets; administer 4.5 tablets daily.
- Drug M: 35 mg I.M. ordered; available as 50 mg per cc; administer 0.7 cc.
Dosing Calculations
- Drug N: 15 mg per kg body weight; available as 60 mg per cc; body weight 220 lbs; administer 85 cc.
- Tagamet: 400 mg ordered; available as 200 mg in 5 ml; administer 2 teaspoons (10 ml).
- Drug Q: 300,000 units I.M. ordered; available as 5,000,000 units in 25 cc; administer 1.5 cc.
- Drug S: 0.15 mg ordered; available as 0.3 mg tablets; administer 0.5 tablets.
- Drug T: 50 mg ordered; available as 25 mg per 4 cc; administer 8 cc.
- Drug U: 0.4 g I.M. ordered; available as 500 mg in 2 cc; administer 1.6 cc.
- Gantrisin: 0.75 g ordered; available as 250 mg tablets; administer 3 tablets.
- Drug Y: 85 mg I.M. ordered; available as 100 mg in 2 cc; administer 1.7 cc.
- Drug Z: 30 mg per kg body weight; body weight 22 lbs; administer 120 cc.
- Drug B: 120 mg ordered.
Additional Medication Calculations
- Drug D: 0.125 mg subcutaneously (S.Q.); available as 0.5 mg per 2 cc; administer 0.5 cc.
- 200,000 units ordered; available as 10,000,000 units in 25 cc; administer 0.5 cc.
- 60 mg ordered; available as 50 mg per 10 cc; administer 12 cc.
- 600 mg ordered; available as 1000 mg per 4 cc; administer 2.4 cc.
- Liquid cough syrup: 80 mg ordered; available as 100 mg in 5 ml; administer 4 ml.
EKG Findings - 2nd Degree AV Block Type II - Mobitz 2
- Drug administration based on desired doses and availability, e.g., 10 mg requires 1 cc from 15 mg per cc.
- Administration examples include 0.75 g requiring 150 cc from 25 mg per 5 cc, and managing weight-based dosages.
Practical Calculation Examples
- 450 mg P.O. ordered; available as 300 mg per tablet; administer 1.5 tablets.
- 75 mg P.O. ordered; available as 15 mg per 2 cc; administer 0.33 oz.
- Ibuprofen: 400 mg every 6 hours; 200 mg tablets; administer 2 tablets.
- Dothiepin: 37.5 mg ordered; available as 75 mg tablets; administer 0.5 tablet.
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This quiz focuses on pharmacology calculations, including dosages based on specific orders and available drug concentrations. Test your ability to determine the correct amounts of various drugs to administer based on given information, essential for students in pharmacology and nursing programs.
