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Calculate With Confidence

Deborah Gray Morris

Chapter 15

Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:16

Problem 1

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Phenobarbital 30 mg p.o. t.i.d.
Available: Phenobarbital tablets labeled 30 mg _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:08

Problem 2

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Crixivan 0.8 g p.o. q8h
Available: Crixivan capsules labeled 400 mg _____________________________

Lily An
Lily An
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 3

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Feldene 20 mg p.o. daily.
Available: _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
05:14

Problem 4

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Hydrodiuril 50 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: _____________________________

Luz Esteban-Torres
Luz Esteban-Torres
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 5

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Tylenol 650 mg p.o. q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: ___________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 6

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Digoxin 0.375 mg p.o. daily.
Available: __________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 7

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Flagyl 0.5 g p.o. b.i.d. for 1 week.
Available: __________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 8

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Seconal 100 mg p.o. at bedtime.
Available: Seconal capsules labeled 100 mg _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 9

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Verapamil Sustained Release (SR) 240 mg p.o. daily.
Available: Verapamil SR capsules labeled 120 mg _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
02:50

Problem 10

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Motrin 0.8 g p.o. q8h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: Motrin tablets labeled 400 mg _____________________________

Bryan Lynn
Bryan Lynn
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 11

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Morphine (immediate release tablets) 30 mg p.o. q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: Scored tablets (can be broken in half). _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 12

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Cephradine 0.5 g p.o. q6h.
Available: Cephradine 250 mg caps. ____________________________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 13

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Cogentin 0.5 mg p.o. at bedtime.
Available: _________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 14

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Librium 50 mg p.o. q4h p.r.n. for 24 hours for acute alcohol withdrawal.
Available: _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 15

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Dilantin (extended capsules) 60 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Dilantin (extended capsules) labeled 30 mg _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 16

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Meperidine hydrochloride 50 mg I.M. q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: Meperidine hydrochloride 75 mg per mL _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:21

Problem 17

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Methylprednisolone sodium succinate 60 mg IV daily.
Available: Methylprednisolone sodium succinate labeled 40 mg per mL _____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
01:51

Problem 18

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Diltiazem 20 mg IV stat.
Available: ___________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
02:07

Problem 19

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Amoxicillin 300 mg p.o. q8h.
Available: Amoxicillin oral suspension labeled 125 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Mukesh Devi
Mukesh Devi
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 20

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Amoxicillin 0.5 g by nasogastric tube q6h.
Available: _____________________________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
00:30

Problem 21

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Phenobarbital elixir 45 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Phenobarbital elixir 20 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Ronald Prasad
Ronald Prasad
Numerade Educator
03:24

Problem 22

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Heparin 3,000 units subcut b.i.d.
Available: _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 23

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Procaine Penicillin G 600,000 units IM q12h.
Available: Procaine Penicillin G 300,000 units per mL _____________________________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 24

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Gentamicin 70 mg IV q8h.
Available: _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:21

Problem 25

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Potassium chloride 20 mEq IV in 1,000 mL 0.9% normal saline.
Available: Potassium chloride 20 mL vial labeled 40 mEq (2 mEq per mL) _____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
00:38

Problem 26

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Folic acid 1,000 mcg IM daily for 10 days.
Available: Folic acid 5,000 mcg per mL _________

Liuxi Sun
Liuxi Sun
Numerade Educator
01:31

Problem 27

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Vistaril 100 mg IM stat.
Available: Vistaril 50 mg per mL _________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
00:39

Problem 28

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Morphine sulfate 6 mg subcut q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: ___________

Ronald Prasad
Ronald Prasad
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 29

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Atropine 0.3 mg IM stat.
Available: Atropine 0.4 mg per mL _____________________________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
01:22

Problem 30

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Stadol 1 mg IM q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: Stadol labeled 2 mg per mL ____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
01:21

Problem 31

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Ativan 1 mg IM stat.
Available: Ativan 4 mg per mL _____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 32

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Lincomycin hydrochloride 0.5 g IM q12h.
Available: ____________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
02:07

Problem 33

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Robinul 0.4 mg IM stat on call to OR.
Available: Robinul labeled 0.2 mg per mL _____________________________

Mukesh Devi
Mukesh Devi
Numerade Educator
01:51

Problem 34

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Aminophylline 80 mg IV q6h.
Available: __________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 35

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Lithium citrate oral solution 300 mg p.o. t.i.d.
Available: Lithium citrate 300 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 36

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Sinemet 25-100 p.o. q.i.d.
Available: _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:49

Problem 37

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Lopid 0.6 g p.o. b.i.d. 30 minutes before meals.
Available: __________

Aadit Sharma
Aadit Sharma
Numerade Educator
00:31

Problem 38

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Tricor 108 mg p.o. daily.
Available: __________

Vikash Ranjan
Vikash Ranjan
Numerade Educator
01:21

Problem 39

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Potassium chloride 10 mEq IV in 1,000 mL D5W.
Available: Potassium chloride 20 mL vial labeled 40 mEq (2 mEq per mL) _____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 40

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Prednisone 7.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: ____________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
00:29

Problem 41

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Tagamet 800 mg p.o. at bedtime.
Available: Tagamet tablets labeled 400 mg _____________________________

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
Numerade Educator
01:21

Problem 42

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Depo-Provera 650 mg IM once a week (on Mondays).
Available: Depo-Provera labeled 400 mg per mL _____________________________

Rupsa Sarkar
Rupsa Sarkar
Numerade Educator
01:51

Problem 43

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Tagamet 0.4 g IV b.i.d.
Available: ___________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 44

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Doxycycline 0.1 g IVPB q12h.
Available: ___________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 45

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Cipro 1.5 g p.o. q12h.
Available: Cipro tablets labeled 750 mg _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 46

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Vasotec 5 mg p.o. daily.
Available: _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:49

Problem 47

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Clozaril 50 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: __________

Aadit Sharma
Aadit Sharma
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 48

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Clindamycin 450 mg p.o. q.i.d. for 5 days.
Available: Clindamycin oral solution labeled 75 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 49

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Benadryl 30 mg p.o. t.i.d.
Available: Oral solution labeled 12.5 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
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Problem 50

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Primidone 125 mg p.o. daily.
Available: Oral solution labeled 250 mg per 5 mL _____________________________

Richelle Chappell
Richelle Chappell
Numerade Educator
01:49

Problem 51

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Metformin hydrochloride (extended release) 750 mg p.o. b.i.d. with meals.
Available: ____________

Aadit Sharma
Aadit Sharma
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 52

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Inderal 40 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: __________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 53

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Lasix 30 mg p.o. every day at 9 AM.
Available: Scored tablets (can be broken in half) _____________________________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:50

Problem 54

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Janumet 50 mg/1,000 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: _____________________________

Ma Ednelyn Lim
Ma Ednelyn Lim
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 55

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Targretin 150 mg p.o. daily ac.
Available: ___________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:15

Problem 56

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Glyburide 7.5 mg p.o. daily with breakfast.
Available: Glyburide tablets labeled 2.5 mg _____________________________

John Barone
John Barone
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 57

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Biaxin 0.5 g p.o. q12h for 10 days.
Available: _________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 58

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Aricept 5 mg p.o. every day at bedtime.
Available: __________

Rylie Howey
Rylie Howey
Numerade Educator
01:00

Problem 59

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Lasix 8 mg IM stat.
Available: Lasix labeled 20 mg per 2 mL _____________________________

John Nicolle
John Nicolle
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 60

Calculate the following dosages using the medication label or information provided. Label answers correctly: tabs, caps, mL. Answers expressed in milliliters should be rounded to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Toprol-XL 0.2 g p.o. every day.
Available: _________

David Collins
David Collins
Numerade Educator