Question

1. Calculate the total volume of drug that would be given in one dose for this order: Zofran 16 mg PO BID Available: Zofran oral solution labelled 4 mg per 5 mL

2. How many tablets will be required for one day to administer this order: Raloxifene HCl 120 mg PO BID. The drug is available as Raloxifene 60 mg per tablet. (2 marks)

Answer 1

1. Answer ;

Given order is 16 mg PO
Avilable amount is 4 Mg per 5 ml.
So for the 16 mg the volume shoulde be 5 x 4 = 20 ml.

So the total vlume of drug that would be 20 ml.

2. Answer ;

Given oredr is 120 mg PO
Available order is 60 mg per tablet.

So the client need to receive 2 tablet to achieve the order of 120 mg,
Hence the answer is 2 tablet.