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Chapter 3 Practical Calculations

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What is the formula for a dosage calculation?   Dose= (animal weight x dosage rate)/concentration of drug  
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What is the conversion factor for lbs to kg and kg to lbs?   to convert lbs to kg--multiply by .45 or divide by 2.2. To convert kg to lbs--multiply by 2.2  
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How do you convert from a percent solution to mg/mL?   Multiply the percentage by 10.  
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How do you convert from mg/mL to a percent?   divide mg/mL by 10.  
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What is mg%?   The number of mg in 100mL of solution (also known as mg/dL because 1 dL=100mL).  
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What does q.s. mean?   quantity sufficient to arrive at desired volume  
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What is the formula for a change in concentration of solutions?   V1 x C1= V2 x C2  
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What is the formula for constant rate infusions, and what are the variables?   M=(DxWxV)/(Rx16.67); R=(DxWxV)/(Mx16.67) M= #mg to add to fluid; D=dosage in mcg/kg/min; W=body wt in kg; V=volume in mL of delivery fluid; R=rate of delivery in mL/hr; 16.67= conversion factor.  
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