Ch, 25 Calculation of Dosages part 2 Flashcards
How many units of insulin are in 0.6 ml of regular u-100 insulin?
60 units
what is true regarding the dosage form for the product diltiazem 60 mg ER capsule
the dosage should never be split
a 1-gram vial of ceftriaxone states that if 10 ml of sterile water is added for reconstitution, the final concentration will be 980 mg per ml. How many ml would be required for a 245 mg dosage?
0.25
a 3% sodium chloride solution of often administered intravenously to patients with severe hyponatremia. how many grams of sodium chloride are in a 250 ml bag of 3% sodium chloride
7.5
after reconstituting an injectable drug, the contents are generally measured in
mililiters
how many 500 mg doses can be prepared from a 10 g vial of cefuroxine
20 doses
a potassium chloride supplement contains 10 mEq per tablet. there are 75 mg of potassium chloride per mEq. How many milligrams are in three 10 mEq tablets
2250mg
to what does the abbreviation “SR” in the drug name “verapamil SR” refer?
a sustained-release formulation
Unless instructed otherwise, capsules, tablets, and caplets are to be administered
orally
the dose of a drug is 500mcg/kg of body weight. How many milligrams should be given to a child weighing 55lbs?
12.5 mg
the ______ of a drug identifies its structure and composition
form
Kanamycin 1 g po qid x3 days is ordered. The available drug is in 500 mg capsules. What is the correct number of capsules that should be given per dose?
2 capsules
Gentamicin 60 mg IM was prescribed. The drug is available at a dosage of 80 mg/2ml per vial. how many ml of gentamicin should be administered
1.5
What instructions should be given to patients who are prescribed liquid potassium chloride supplements to be administered orally
mix this medication with water before administration
insulin is ordered and measured in which units
USPS units
