Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
standard units in veterinary practice?
A
kg
mg
ml
2
Q
convert down in weight/volume?
A
multiply by 1000
5g = 5 x 1000 = 5000mg
3
Q
convert up in weight/volume?
A
divided by 1000
50ml = 50 % 1000 = 0.05L
4
Q
convert percentage solutions?
A
x 10
20% solution = 20 x 10 = 200 mg/ml
5
Q
dose required formula?
A
concentration of drug (mg/ml or mg)
6
Q
tablet calculations?
A
concentration
round to closest half or whole
7
Q
calculate tablet courses?
A
use standard formula to calculate dose required
calculate number of tablets required per day
- SID = one a day
- BID = two a day
- TID = three a day
- QID = four a day
calculate number of tablets required for course
8
Q
reconstitution calculation?
A
mg of powder divided by ml of solvent
eg a 600mg vial of powder requires reconstitution with 6ml of sterile water
- 600mg / 6ml = 100mg/ml
