Deck 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Question 1

Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL

Answer 1

12.5 mL

Question 2

Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL

Answer 2

1.5 mL

Question 3

Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule

Answer 3

2 caps

Question 4

Order: Ketorolac 16 mg IV q6h p.r.n.for pain
Available: Ketorolac 30 mg per mL

Question 5

Order: Heparin 2,000 units subcut daily
Available: Heparin labeled 5,000 units per mL

Question 6

Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL

Question 7

Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet

Question 8

Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o.stat
Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL

Question 9

Order: Clindamycin 0.6 g IV q12h
Available: Clindamycin 300 mg per 2 mL

Question 10

Order: Zofran 7 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 mL

Question 11

Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL

Question 12

Order: Heparin 2,500 units subcut stat
Available: Heparin labeled 10,000 units per mL (Express answer in hundredths.)