Dosage calculation practice problems Q&A Dosage calculation practice problems Q&A
Ordered: 250 mg
Available: 100 mg/2 mL
(250/100)2 = 5 mL
Ordered: 100 mg
Available: 0.05 g tablets
0.05 g = 50 mg
100/50 = 2 tablets
Ordered: 8 mcg/kg/hr
Available: 0.64 mg/2 mL
Patient weighs 80 kg
What drip rate (mL/hr)?
8x80 = 640 mcg
0.64 = 640 mcg
(640/640)2 = 2 mL
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Ordered: 250 mg
Available: 100 mg/2 mL
(250/100)2 = 5 mL
Ordered: 100 mg
Available: 0.05 g tablets
0.05 g = 50 mg
100/50 = 2 tablets
Ordered: 8 mcg/kg/hr
Available: 0.64 mg/2 mL
Patient weighs 80 kg
What drip rate (mL/hr)?
8x80 = 640 mcg
0.64 = 640 mcg
(640/640)2 = 2 mL
1 Dosage calculation practice problems Q&A.pdf
