Exam 13: Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ methylprednisolone acetate $100 \mathrm{mg}$ IM once per week Supply: $\quad$ methylprednisolone acetate suspension, $80 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: Dilantin 25 p.o. t.i.d. Supply: Dilantin chewable 50 tablets Give: tablet(s)

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Synthroid 50 mcg p.o. daily Supply: $\quad$ levothyroxine $0.025 \mathrm{mg}$ tablets Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ tablets

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ ascorbic acid $150 \mathrm{mg}$ IM q.d. Supply: $\quad$ $2 \mathrm{~mL}$ ampule of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) $250 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ thiamine $\mathrm{HCl} 20 \mathrm{mg}$ IM t.i.d. Supply: $\quad 10 \mathrm{~mL}$ multiple dose vial of vitamin $\mathrm{B}_{1}$ (thiamine $\mathrm{HCl}$ ) $100 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mI}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Amoxil 125 mg p.o. q. 8h Supply: $\quad$ Bottle of Amoxil (powdered medication) with the instructions to add $12 \mathrm{~mL}$ of water to obtain a pediatric oral suspension of $50 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ heparin 7,500 units SC q.8.h Supply: $\quad$ heparin 10,000 units/mL Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ prednisolone acetate $35 \mathrm{mg}$ IM q.d. Supply: $\quad 10 \mathrm{~mL}$ multiple dose vial of prednisolone acetate with a supply dosage of 50 $\mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Braxin 500 mg p.o. q.12h Supply: $\quad$ Biaxin oral suspension, reconstituted to $250 \mathrm{mg}$ per $5 \mathrm{~mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm{mL}$ or $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ teaspoons

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Augmentin $375 \mathrm{mg}$ p.o. q. 8h Supply: $\quad 75 \mathrm{~mL}$ bottle of reconstituted Augmentin, $250 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{~mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: Axid 0.3 g p.o. at h.s. Supply: Axid 150 capsules Give: capsules

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Haldal 3 mg IM q. 8h Supply: $\quad$ Haldal $5 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { ml }$ injectable; $20 \mathrm {~mL}$ multidose vial Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm { mL }$

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: Vistaril 0.1 p.o. t.i.d Supply: Vistaril oral suspension 25/5 Give:

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Ceclor 300 mg p.o. q. $8 \mathrm{~h}$ Supply: $\quad$ Ceclor reconstituted oral suspension, $375 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{mI}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\quad \mathrm{mL}$

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: Ceclor 0.375 g po. q. 8 Supply: Ceclor oral suspension 125/5 Give:

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Amoxi 0.25 g p.o. q. $\quad$ 8h Supply: $\quad 80 \mathrm{~mL}$ bottle of reconstituted Amoxil oral suspension, $125 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{~mL}$ Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm{mL}$ or $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ teaspoons

Given: Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the ratio-proportion method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ vitamin $B_{12} 100,000$ units IM q.d. for 3 days Supply: $\quad$$2 \mathrm{~mL}$ vial of vitamin $B_{12}$ with 50,000 units $/ \mathrm{mL}$ Give $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$ $\mathrm{mL}$

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: acyclovir 0.8 g p.o. q. 4 Supply: acyclovir 400 tablets Give: tablets

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. - Order: Pepcid 20 p.o. q.h.s Supply: Famotidine 10 chewable tablets Give: tablets

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following medication orders using the Dimensional Analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Order: $\quad$ Augmentin $875 \mathrm{mg}$ p.o. q.12 Supply: $\quad$ Augmentin oral suspension $400 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{~mL}, 20 \mathrm{~mL}$ bottle Give: $\quad$ $\underline{\quad\quad}$$\mathrm{mL}$