Chapter 16: Dosage Calculations Test Questions and Answers Updated.

Objectives/Topics Dosage calculations Mg per kg of Body Weight Specific gravity IV flow rates Dilutions Allegation Concentrations Powder volume Body surface area (BSA) for children Young's rule Clark's rule - Answer -how to solve dilution problems -steps to solve a ratio problems -how to use conversions and solve for a weight/weight problem (mg/kg) (mg/lbs) -how to solve weight./volume equations (specific gravity) -formulas to solve for dosage calculations -how to calculate IV drip rates -the meaning of concentration and how to calculate concentration problems -formulas used to figure dosing for children and adults (BSA, Young's rule, Clark's rule) - Answer Dosage Calculations: Have-Need Equation - Answer HAVE is stock NEED is prescriber ordered Parental Dosage Calculations - Answer HAVE-NEED Equation or D/H * Q =X Milligram per Kilogram (MG/KG) Dosage Calculations - Answer -Medication are recommended by mg/kg.