Exam 17: Calculation of Oral Medications

Order: Diazepam 4 mg via nasogastric tube t.i.d.Available: Diazepam oral solution 5 mg per 5 mL a.How many milliliters should the client receive per dosage? _____ mL b.How many milligrams will the client receive per day? _____ mg

Order: Estrace 2 mg p.o.daily Available: Scored tablets labeled 0.5 mg and 1 mg a.Which dosage strength would be appropriate to use and why? _______________ b.How many tablets will you administer? _____ tab(s)

Enteric-coated tablets and time-release tablets should never be _______________.

Order: Plendil extended release 5 mg p.o.daily Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Brethine 5 mg p.o.q8h Available: Dosage: _____

An elongated tablet for easy swallowing is referred to as a _______________.

Order: Benazepril (Lotensin HCT)20 mg per 25 mg p.o.every day Available: a.How many tablets should the client receive per dosage? _____ tab(s) b.How many tablets would be needed for 1 week? _____ tab(s)

Order: Synthroid 0.15 mg p.o.daily Available: Synthroid tablets labeled 75 mcg Dosage: _____ tab(s)

Order: Ceftin 500 mg p.o.q12h Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Potassium chloride 40 mEq p.o.every day Available: Potassium chloride 20 mEq per 15 mL How many milliliters would the client receive? _____ mL

Order: Zoloft 50 mg p.o.daily Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Feldene 20 mg p.o.daily Available: a.Which dosage strength would be best to use? _____ mg caps b.How many capsules will you administer per dosage? _____ cap(s)

Order: Pindolol 5 mg p.o. a.How many tablets will the client need for the first week? _____ tab(s) b.How many tablets will the client need for the second week? _____ tab(s) b.i.d.for 1 week; then increase to 10 mg b.i.d.the second week Available: Pindolol tablets labeled 5 mg

Order: Zantac 300 mg p.o.daily at bedtime Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Dexamethasone 0.75 mg p.o.daily Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Diflucan 350 mg p.o.daily Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Coreg 6.25 mg p.o. a.How many tablets should the client receive per dosage? _____ tab(s) b.How many milligrams will the client receive per day? _____ mg b.i.d. Available: Coreg tablets labeled 3.125 mg

Order: Clozaril 50 mg p.o.daily Available: Dosage: _____

Order: Maalox Plus 20 mL p.o.30 min pc and at bedtime Available: How many containers are needed for 24 hours? _____ container(s)

Order: Vibramycin 100 mg p.o. b.i.d.for 14 days Available: Vibramycin 25 mg per 5 mL