3.Given
Medication Mycophenolate mofetil
Dose:2.00g/day (2000mg/day)
Frequency :Twice a day
Available :250mg/capsule
When 250mg=1 capsule
Then 2000mg=??
Cross multiply and divide
=2000×1÷250
=8 capsule/day in two divided doses mean
8÷2=4
Ans:4 capsules per dose
4.Given
Weight:110lb (0.454×110=49.9 or 50kg)
Medication :Fentanyl
Dose:2.5mg/kg
As the patient weights 50kg multiply by 2.5kg to get the dose
=125mg (50×2.5)
Ans:The physician should order 125mg
5.Given
Medication :Acetaminophen
Weight:36pound (16.3 or 16kg)
Route:oral
Dose:10mg/kg
Therefore 16 kg=??mg
=160mg (16×10)
Available :80mg /tablet
Therefore160mg=??
Cross multiply and divide
=160÷80
=2
Ans:2 tablet
6.Given
Medication :cough syrup
Dose:2 tsp (10ml or 10cc) as 1tsp =5cc
Frequency :every 2 hours for next 12 hours ( 12÷2=6 times)
To calculate the cc for next 12 hours
Number of times × amount per dose
=6×10
=60
Ans:60cc is required for next 12 hours
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