Methods of Calculating Dosages – BSN 215 Sherpath Exam 2025/2026 | Verified Questions & Correct Detailed Answers (A+ Graded)

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METHODS OF CALCULATING DOSAGES BSN 215 SHERPATH EXAM
NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED

The healthcare provider orders 1 gram of valcyclovir by mouth. Give __
caplets. - ANSWER-2

1. Change grams to milligrams: 1 g = 1000 mg.



2. Calculate the needed dose, using the formula method:

DH × Q =X1,000 mg/500 mg × 1 caplet =X



X= 2 caplets



A healthcare provider writes a prescription for phenytoin 75 mg oral
suspension. Give __ mL. - ANSWER-3

Calculate the needed dose using the ratio and proportion formula:

Known Desired

H : V =D : X

125 mg : 5 mL = 75 mg :X mLX= 3 mL



A healthcare provider orders chlorpromazine 75 mg deep intramuscular.
Give __ mL. - ANSWER-3

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Calculate the needed dose using the ratio and proportion formula and then
solve for X. Known Desired

H : V =D : X

50 mg : 2 mL = 75 mg :X mL

X= 3 mL



A healthcare provider orders 7.5 mg of prednisone. Give __ mL. - ANSWER-
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Calculate the needed dose using the ratio and proportion formula:

Known Desired

H : V =D : X

5 mg : 1 mL = 7.5 mg :XmL



X= 1.5 mL



A healthcare provider orders 3.2 mg of sildenafil. Give __ mL. - ANSWER-4

Calculate the needed dose using the ratio and proportion formula:

Known Desired

H : V =D : X

10 mg : 12.5 mL = 3.2 mg :XmLX= 4 mL