Chapter 04 Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations
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Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
- What volume of Heparin is one dose? Ordered: Heparin 12,000 units SC q12h Available: Heparin 20,000 units/mL
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- How many milliliters of KCl will you give? Ordered: KCl 15 mEq PO BID
Available: 20% KCl labeled 40 mEq/15 mL
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- What volume of aminophylline is one dose?
Ordered: aminophylline 175 mg IV q6h
Available: aminophylline ampule labeled 500 mg/20 mL
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- What volume of PCN G constitutes one dose?
Ordered: PCN G 750,000 units IV q6h
Available: PCN G vial labeled 200,000 units/mL after reconstitution
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- How many tablets of Synthroid will you give for one dose? Ordered: Synthroid 0.1 mg PO every morning
Available: 50 mcg Synthroid tablets
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