Exam 52: Math and Dosage Calculations

-Convert 1560 mL to ounces.

Which of the following is a correct equivalent within the household system?

The physician ordered Ceclor 0.374 g PO bid. Dosage available is an oral suspension of 187 mg per 5 mL. You will give ________ mL per dose.

The only household measurements used for medications are units of ________.

The licensed practitioner orders propranolol 1 mg/kg/day in four divided doses for a 9-year-old child weighing 70.4 pounds. Available is propranolol oral solution that provides 4 mg /mL. The child should receive ________ mL per dose.

The basic unit of ________ in the metric system is the liter.

-Convert 70 kg to pounds.

The abbreviation for tablespoon is ____.

Max is to take 25 mL of a medication. However, he will be using a teaspoon at home. His dose will be ________ tsp.

The licensed practitioner ordered 350 mg of a drug. You have 100 mg scored tablets on hand. You will have to give ________ tablets for this dose.

The licensed practitioner orders 500 mg ampicillin suspension four times daily. The dosage available is 250 mg per 5 mL. The patient will take ________ mL per dose.

When a meter is divided by 100, the result is ____.

Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

Which of the following is the basic unit used to measure weight in the metric system?

Last year, the patient weighed 190 kg. Ten months after surgery, the patient has lost 176 lb. The patient now weighs ________ kg.

In the ________ method of dosage calculation, you use the basic equation D/H x Q to find the correct dose.

Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

The doctor ordered enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Solution on hand is 300 mg/3 mL. You will administer ________ mL.

The abbreviation for drop is ____.

The gram is the basic unit of ________ in the metric system.