Chapter 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Chapter 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

COMPLETION

1. 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

ANS:  2 caps

PTS:   1                    MSC:  General

2. 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

ANS:  1 tab

PTS:   1                    MSC:  General

3. 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

ANS:  8.8 mL

PTS:   1                    MSC:  General

4. 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

ANS:  12.5 mL

PTS:   1                    MSC:  General

5. 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

ANS:  8 mL

PTS:   1                    MSC:  General