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Pharmacy Calculation

Household measurements and metric system

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What is Clarks Rule? What is the formula? weight (in lb)/150 lb x adult dose = pediatric dose
What is Young's Rule? What is the formula? years/ years + 12 x adult dose = pediatric dose
5. A patient is to take 2.25 g of amoxicillin prior to a dental prodedure. The capsules available are 250 mg per capsule. How many capsules should be dispensed to the patient? 9 capsules
7. A patient has a prescription order for 15 mg of a drug. The pharmacy has partial container of 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient need? 6 tablets
15. A pediatric patient is to take 45 mcg of Digoxin each morning. The pediatric elixir is available in a 60 ml dropper bottle with the concentration 0.05 mg/ ml. How many milliliters will the patient take with each dose? 0.9 ml
20. A pediatric patient weighs 21.8 kg and is 52 inches in height. The manufacturer of APAP has a recommended dose of 10 to 15/mg/kg per day. The physician has ordered 325mg. a. what is the minimum dose per day? b. What is the maximum dose per day? a. 218 mg b.327 mg
20. A pediatric patient weighs 21.8 kg and is 52 inches in height. The manufacturer of APAP has a recommended dose of 10 to 15/mg/kg per day. The physician has ordered 325mg. c. Is the physician's dose within the recommended safe range? c. Yes (325 is within the safe range of 218mg-327mg
A pediatric patient weighs 21.8 kg and is 52 inches in height. The manufacturer of APAP has a recommended dose of 10 to 15/mg/kg per day. The physician has ordered 325mg. d. If the product is available as 160mg/5ml suspension, how many milimiters will th d. 10.2 ml
How many tsp is in 1 tablespoon? 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
How many oz is in a cup? 8 fl oz = 1 cup
How many cups equal a pint? 2 cups = 1pt
How many teaspoons is in a mililiter? 1 tsp = 5 ml
How many tablespoons is in a militer? 1 tbsp = 15 ml
How many oz is in a milliliter? 1 fl oz = 30ml
How many gal is in a milliliter? 1 gal = 3840 ml
6. How many 5 ml doses are in a 5 fl oz bottle of antibiotic preparation? 30 doses
10. If there are 125 mg in a teaspoonful of liquid medication , how many grams are in 8 fl oz? 6 g
12. If there are 75 mg in a tablespoon full, how many milligrams are in a teaspoonful of liquid medication? 25mg
14. How long will a 4 fl oz bottle of cough syrup last if the child is using 2.5ml every 8 hours? 16 days
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