Match each question with the correct answer. To determine the correct answer, you will need to calculate the following dosages according to kilogram of body weight.
The physician ordered a medication of 50 mg/ kg in equally divided doses at 6- hour intervals for a child who weighs 23 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered chloral hydrate 25 mg/ kg for a child who weighs 55 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered a medication of 50 mg/ kg/ day in divided doses at 8- hour intervals. The patient weighs 110 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered a medication of 50 mg/ kg/ day in equally divided doses four times a day for a child who weighs 40 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered Rocephin 50 mg/ kg in two divided doses for a child who weighs 44 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered a medication of 20 mg/ kg/ day in divided doses every 8 hours for a child who weighs 66 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered Zovirax capsules 5 mg/ kg every 8 hours for 7 days for a patient who has a diagnosis of herpes zoster. The patient weighs 132 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
The physician ordered a medication of 25 mg/ kg/ day in three equal doses every 8 hours for a child who weighs 50 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.
- 300 mg every 8 hours
- 200 mg every 8 hours
- 190 mg every 8 hours (189)
- 1000 mg (in two divided doses of 500 mg each)
- 625 mg
- 910 mg (227.5 mg every 6 hours)
- 522.5 mg (130.6 mg every 6 hours)
- 2500 mg (833 mg every 8 hours)
Match each question with the correct answer. To determine the correct answer, you will need to use the proportional or formula method, to calculate the following adult dosages:
The physician orders 250 mg of a liquid medication. On hand you have 300 mg/ 5 mL. How many milli-liters will you give?
The physician orders 0.250 mg of Lanoxin. On hand you have 0.125 mg tablets. You will give your pa-tient tabs.
The physician orders 500 mg of a medication. On hand you have 1 gram tablets. The patient will receive tabs.
The physician orders 60 mg of Depo- Medrol. On hand you have 80 mg/ mL. How many milliliters will you give?
The physician orders 10 mg of a medication. On hand you have 5 mg/ mL. How many milliliters will you give?
The physician orders 1500 mcg of vitamin B12. On hand you have 1000 mcg/ mL. How many milliliters will you give?
The physician orders 500 mg of a medication. On hand you have a 2 mL ampule that contains 500 mg/ mL. How many milliliters will you give?
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A.1/2 tab
B.2 tabs
C.3/4 ml or 0.75 ml
D.1 ml
E.1.5 ml
F.2 ml
G.4 ml or 4.166 ml