Deck 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Question 1

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL

Answer 1

0.6 mL

Question 2

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o. q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule

Answer 2

2 caps

Question 3

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet

Answer 3

1 tab

Question 4

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Heparin 5,500 units subcut stat
Available: (Express answer in hundredths.)

Question 5

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o. t.i.d.
Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL

Question 6

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o. stat
Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL

Question 7

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o.b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL

Question 8

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Heparin 3,250 units subcut daily
Available: (Express answer in hundredths.)

Question 9

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL

Question 10

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n. for pain
Available:

Question 11

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon., Wed., Fri.
Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL

Question 12

Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method. Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Clindamycin 0.475 g IV q12h
Available: