Exam 4: Calculation of Oral Medicationssolids and Liquids

The patient/client is to receive Zyprexa (olanzapine) 10 mg po twice a day. Each tablet contains 2.5 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive for each dose?

The patient/client is to receive digoxin 0.1 mg po daily. Each scored tablet contains 0.05 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Tagamet (cimetidine) 300 mg po every 6 hours. The medication is available as Tagamet (cimetidine) 300 mg per 5 mL. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the patient/client to take?

The patient/client is to receive Ery-Tab (erythromycin) 0.666 g po every 6 hours. Each tablet contains 333 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 0.05 g po every day. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) 40 mg po daily. Each tablet contains 20 mg. Select the correct equation to use when solving this medication problem using the formula method.

The patient/client is to receive Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) oral solution 40 mg po every day. The medication is available as Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) oral solution 20 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of medication would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Vistaril (hydroxyzine) 40 mg po twice daily. The medication is available as Vistaril (hydroxyzine) 10 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters would the patient/client receive for each dose?

What is the correct equation name for "Supply : Have :: x : Desire"?

The patient/client is to receive Keflex (cephalexin) 2 g, twice daily. The medication is available as Keflex (cephalexin) 500 mg per capsule. How many capsules would the patient/client receive at each dose?

The patient/client is to receive Mellaril (thioridazine) 150 mg po twice a day. The medication is available as Mellaril (thioridazine) 30 mg per milliliter. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the patient/client to take for each dose?

The patient/client is to receive Lasix (furosemide) 20 mg po four times a day. The medication is available in liquid form as Lasix (furosemide) 10 mg per milliliter. The patient/client should receive how many milliliters per dose?

The patient/client is to receive Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) 0.04 g po every day. Each capsule contains 20 mg. How many capsules would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Zyloprim (allopurinol) 0.25 g po every day. Each scored tablet contains 100 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to be given Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) 0.04 g po twice a day. Each scored tablet contains 0.02 g. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Hydrodiuril (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 mg po daily. Each scored tablet contains 25 mg. How many tablets would the patient/client receive?

The patient/client is to receive Amoxil (amoxicillin) oral suspension 500 mg po two times a day. The medication is available as Amoxil (amoxicillin) oral suspension 250 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of medication would the patient/client receive for each dose?

Which is the correct equation to use when solving dosage calculations using the method where the proportion is expressed using two fractions?

The patient/client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 500 mcg po daily. The medication is available as Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.25 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the patient/client receive daily?

The patient/client is to receive Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) 150 mg bid via nasogastric tube. The medication is available as Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) 15 mg per milliliter. How many milliliters does the nurse need to administer?