Medical Calculations

Question 1

Dose

Answer 1

The amount measured / amount being given
* ex: mg or mL

Question 2

Dosage

Answer 2

Amount based on units per weight of animal
* ex: mg/kg

Question 3

Concentration

Answer 3

The amount of solute dissolved in a solvent
* calculated by manufacturer
* ex: mg/mL

Question 4

Solution

Answer 4

Mixture of substances
* made by dissolving solids in liquids or liquids in liquids

Question 5

Solvent

Answer 5

Solution capable of dissolving other substances

Question 6

Solute

Answer 6

Substances that is dissolved in liquid

Question 7

Dilution

Answer 7

Reduction of a concentration of a substance

Question 8

Diluent

Answer 8

Agent that dilutes

Question 9

Calculate for
Concentration

Answer 9

If given weight (w) and volume (v)
* w divided by v = concentration (w/v)

Question 10

Percent Solution

Answer 10

Calculations done for specific concentration of solutions
* C1 x V1 = C2 x V2
* C1 = concentration you want
* V1 = volume you have
* C2 = concentration you have
* V2 = volume needed

Question 11

Concentration when given Percent

Answer 11

1% = 10 mg/mL

Question 12

Drip Rate

Answer 12

Volume of solution (mL) x drops / mL
* divide total by time (seconds or minutes)