Trimethaphan is administered in the form of trimethaphan
camsylate for the rapid reduction of blood pressure. An IV infusion
of trimethaphan is administered to a child weighing 75 pounds at a
rate of 0.1 mg/min per kilogram of the child’s mass. How many
milligrams of trimethaphan are administered during a one-hour
infusion?
Among its other applications, isosorbide dinitrate is used in
the treatment of glaucoma. The recommended initial dose
is 1.5 mg for each kilogram of body mass. What is the initial dose
for a patient who weighs 209 pounds?
Acetozolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic that is also used in the treatment of glaucoma. It can be administered intravenously four times a day, with each dose containing 250 mg of acetozolamide. If the solution has a concentration of 50 mg/ml, how many milliliters are required for a single dose?
Chlorothiazide can be used to treat moderate cases of hypertension. An average oral dose consists of 500 mg. Suppose a patient is given chlorothiazide suspension that has a concentration of 50 mg/ml. How many complete doses are contained in a 237 ml bottle?
Ethacrynic acid is an organic acid diuretic used in the treatment of edema. A dose of 50 mg/day is recommended for adults. If each tablet contains 25 mg of ethacrynic acid, and there are 72 tablets in a bottle, how many days will the supply last for a single patient on a standard daily dose?
The daily adult dosage of spironolactone for hypertension can be
as much as 100 mg/day, divided into two doses. A bottle of
spironolactone contains 160 identical tablets, which provide 40
days of treatment. How much spironolactone is in each
tablet?
An IV infusion of trimethaphan is administered to a child weighing 75 pounds 0.1 mg/min per kilogram
=34.09 kgX 0.1=3.40 mg/min
Then for 1 hours or 60 min=60X3.40=204 mg of trimethaphan will be administered during a one-hour infusion.
The recommended initial dose=1.5 mg for each kilogram of body mass.
Weighs 209 pounds=95 kg
95X 1.5 mg=142.5 mg
Acetozolamide administered intravenously four times a day, with each dose containing 250 mg of acetozolamide.
Means 250 mg will be required
If the solution has a concentration of 50 mg/ml, how many milliliters are required for a single dose?
Then in ml 250 mg=5ml
Chlorothiazide average oral dose consists of 500 mg.
Suppose a patient is given chlorothiazide suspension that has a concentration of 50 mg/ml.
How many complete doses are contained in a 237 ml bottle?
237 ml means=237x50 mg=11850mg
Doses required in no.=11850/500=2.37 doses
dose of 50 mg/day is recommended for adults
. If each tablet contains 25 mg of ethacrynic acid, and there are 72 tablets in a bottle,
72x25 =1800 mg
1800mg/50=36 doses= means for 36 days
The daily adult dosage of spironolactone for hypertension can be as much as 100 mg/day, divided into two doses.
A bottle of spironolactone contains 160 identical tablets/40=4 tablets per day.
4 tablets per day=100 mg
then each tablet will have =100/4=25 mg in each tablet.
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Ethacrynic acid is an organic acid diuretic used in the treatment of edema. A dose of 50 mg/day is recommended for adults. If each tablet contains 25 mg of ethacrynic acid, and there are 72 tablets in a bottle, how many days will the supply last for a single patient on a standard daily dose?
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The daily adult dosage of spironolactone for hypertension can be as much as 100 mg/day, divided into two doses. A bottle of spironolactone contains 160 identical tablets, which provide 40 days of treatment. How much spironolactone is in each tablet?
Chlorothiazide can be used to treat moderate cases of hypertension. An average oral dose consists of 500 mg. Suppose a patient is given chlorothiazide suspension that has a concentration of 50 mg/ml. How many complete doses are contained in a 237 ml bottle?