Question

i need help with medication calculation. i know i need to convert but im having trouble. how do i solve 1 and 2?

Assume that all pills are scored, and 1 ml. and 3 ml. syringes medication cup is available. are available. A graduated 1. Health Care Provider (HCP) prescribes haloperidol liquid 10 mg PO Pharmacy Sends: 4 oz Mark and shade med cup to show amount Haloperidol liquid Each 15 mL contains 25n 20m 5 mg haloperidol 0m 2. Health Care Provider (HCP) prescribes Ciprofloxacin 300 mg intramuscular (IM) Pharmacy Sends: Administer ml ciprofloxacin for injection Each mL contains 0.5 Gm Round to tenth 3. Health Care Provider (HCP) prescribes Dexamethasone 10 mg Intramuscular (IM) Pharmacy Sends Dexamethasone Administer ml (Round to tenth) 4 mg/mL

Answer 1

ANSWER.

1) Calculation of amount of haloperidol required.

       Formula = Desired dose/Dose in hand * Quantity.

     Here

          Desired dose = 10 mg.

          Dose in hand = 5 mg.

               Quantity = 15 ml.

As per above formula

    Amount(ml) of haloperidol required = 10 / 5 * 15

                                                             = 2 * 15

                                                             = 30 ml.

2) Calculation of amount of medication required.

            Formula = Desired dose/ Dose in hand * Quantity.

       Here

            Desired dose = 300 mg.

            Dose in hand = 0.5 gm (500 mg).

                 Quantity = 1 ml.

As per above formula

      Amount(ml) of drug required = 300 / 500 * 1

                                                     = 0.6 ml.

3) Calculation of amount(ml) of drug required.

         Formula = Desired dose/Dose in hand * Quantity.

     Here

             Desired dose = 10 mg.

             Dose in hand = 4 mg.

                Quantity = 1 ml.

As per above formula

       Amount of medication required = 10/4 * 1

                                                         = 2.5 ml.

                                                         = 3 ml.