Exam 15: Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method

Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL

Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o.stat Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL

Order: Clindamycin 0.6 g IV q12h Available: Clindamycin 300 mg per 2 mL

Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule

Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL

Order: Heparin 2,000 units subcut daily Available: Heparin labeled 5,000 units per mL

Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n.for pain Available: Ketorolac 30 mg per mL

Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL

Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o. b.i.d. Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL

Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o. b.i.d. Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet

Order: Heparin 2,500 units subcut stat Available: Heparin labeled 10,000 units per mL (Express answer in hundredths.)

Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL