Question

1. Amoxicillin 1.5gm po is to be given over 24 hours in divided doses TID. IF 250 mg capsules are supplied, how many capsules are to be given per dose? Answer 2. Nortriptyline HCL oral solution is supplied in bottles labeled 5 ml is equivalent to 10 mg. How many ml should be administered if 45 mg is prescribed? Answer 3. If the prescribed dosage of cephalexin hydrochloride is 4 gm over 24 hrs. in four divided doses, how many 500 mg tab should be administered per dose? Answer 4. Each bottle of Bactrim contains 40 mg/5 ml. How many tsp should be administered if 160 mg are prescribed? Answer 5. The addition of 2 ml of a specified diluent to a dry powder of chlordiazepoxide HCL injectable results in a solution containing 100 mg/5ml. How many ml should be administered if 30mg IM is desired? Answer

Answer 1

1. 2 capsules per dose

2. 22.5 ml

3. 3 Tablets

4. 4 teaspoons

5. 1.5 ml

20. 7.5 ml