Exam 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Heparin 5,500 units subcut stat Available: (Express answer in hundredths.)

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o. stat Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.b.i.d. Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Heparin 3,250 units subcut daily Available: (Express answer in hundredths.)

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o.b.i.d. Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n. for pain Available:

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o. q6h Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Clindamycin 0.475 g IV q12h Available:

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o. t.i.d. Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon., Wed., Fri. Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL