MA 116 Pharmacology Week 2 Study Guide Questions And Answers

The basic formula method is - ANSN/A x V=Dose The two outer numbers in a proportion are called the - ANSextremes The numbers directly to the left and right of the equal sign in a proportion are called - ANSmeans 1:2 = - ANS6:12 A ___________ expresses a relationship between two components - ANSratio The ratio and proportion formula is - ANSDosage on hand: Amount on hand = Dosage desired: x (Amount desired) When adding or subtracting fractions, you must first - ANSChange any mixed fractions into improper fractions When dividing fractions, you reverse the numerator and denominator of the second fraction and then - ANSMultiply the numerators and denominators straight across 24 pounds is equal to - ANSdivide 24 pounds by 2.2 (10.8862kg round up to 10.90) The prefix ____________ indicates 1000 units - ANSkilo 12.30 + 12.50 = - ANS24.80 5:15 = x:450. What does "x" equal - ANS3 If the provider prescribes 1500 mg of Benadryl elixir and the supply available is 500 mg per 25 mL, how much elixir should you give the patient? - ANS75 mL The prefix _____________ indicates 1/1,000,000 of a unit. - ANSmicro