Drug Calculations Mock Exam Flashcards
Drug F is prescribed at a dose of 10mg/kg. The patient weighs 50kg.
The medication is available in 25mg/1mL ampoules.
What volume (in mL) would you need to prescribe per dose?
20 ml
A patient weighing 75kg is prescribed an injection of Drug A at a dose of 5mg/kg. The drug is available as 250mg/1mL.
What volume of injection (in mL) should you measure out to provide the correct dose?
For your answer provide the exact figure.
1.5ml
Drug B is available as 500 microgram tablets. The patient requires a dose of 2mg daily in two divided doses for 7 days.
How many tablets should be prescribed in total?
28
Drug C is available as an oral suspension with 75mg/5mL. A patient is prescribed 225mg at 8 hourly intervals.
What volume of the suspension (in mL) should be administered per dose?
15 ml
Drug D is available as an ampoule containing 175mg/5mL. You wish to prescribe a dose of 140mg TWICE DAILY.
What volume (in mL) would you need to prescribe per dose?
Provide your answer as a whole number.
4ml
Drug G is available as an oral suspension with 75mg/5mL. A patient is prescribed 225mg at 8 hourly intervals. A bottle of Drug G contains 900mL.
How many days will the bottle last at the prescribed dose?
20 days
An injection of Drug E is available in a 5mL ampoules with a concentration of 400mg/1mL.
What volume (in mL) is required of the injection to administer a dose of 200mg?
For your answer provide the exact figure.
0.5ml
