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Lesson 23 - Dosage Calculation Methods Practice
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The physician has ordered Phenobarbital 1mg/kg tid. The child weighs 54lbs. What is
the correct dosage for the patient? - Answer✔️✔️-25mg
54lbs / 2.2 = 24.5kg = 25kg
(25kg)/(Xmg) * (1mg)/(1kg) = 25mg
How many milliliters are in a liter? - Answer✔️✔️-1,000 mL
The prescription reads 500mg q12h x 10d. The medication is 250mg tabs. How many
tablets will be dispensed? - Answer✔️✔️-40
Q12h = every 12 hours = twice daily
2 tabs * 2 daily = 4 tabs a day
10d = 10 days
4 tabs * 10 day = 40 tabs total dispensed
What is 212 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius? - Answer✔️✔️-100 Degrees Celsius
(number of degrees F - 32) / 1.8 is the standard formula to convert from F to C. (212-32)
/ 1.8 = 100
How many tablets are dispensed in a Z-pack? - Answer✔️✔️-6 tablets
Z pack's are typically composed of 6 tablets. Take 2 tablets stat, and then 1 tablet every
day thereafter until gone
A prescription order has been written for Glucophage 1mg BID c meals. The medication
is available in 500mg tablets. How many tablets will patient take per dose? -
Answer✔️✔️-2 Tabs
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Lesson 23 - Dosage Calculation Methods Practice
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The physician has ordered Phenobarbital 1mg/kg tid. The child weighs 54lbs. What is
the correct dosage for the patient? - Answer✔️✔️-25mg
54lbs / 2.2 = 24.5kg = 25kg
(25kg)/(Xmg) * (1mg)/(1kg) = 25mg
How many milliliters are in a liter? - Answer✔️✔️-1,000 mL
The prescription reads 500mg q12h x 10d. The medication is 250mg tabs. How many
tablets will be dispensed? - Answer✔️✔️-40
Q12h = every 12 hours = twice daily
2 tabs * 2 daily = 4 tabs a day
10d = 10 days
4 tabs * 10 day = 40 tabs total dispensed
What is 212 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius? - Answer✔️✔️-100 Degrees Celsius
(number of degrees F - 32) / 1.8 is the standard formula to convert from F to C. (212-32)
/ 1.8 = 100
How many tablets are dispensed in a Z-pack? - Answer✔️✔️-6 tablets
Z pack's are typically composed of 6 tablets. Take 2 tablets stat, and then 1 tablet every
day thereafter until gone
A prescription order has been written for Glucophage 1mg BID c meals. The medication
is available in 500mg tablets. How many tablets will patient take per dose? -
Answer✔️✔️-2 Tabs
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