Medication Formula Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula to calculate medication dosage?
A
Dosage = (Desired dose / Stock dose) * Volume
2
Q
True or False: The stock dose is the concentration of the medication in a given volume.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: Dosage = (Desired dose / ________) * Volume
A
Stock dose
4
Q
What does the volume in the medication formula represent?
A
The volume of the medication to be administered
5
Q
What does the desired dose in the medication formula refer to?
A
The amount of medication the patient needs
6
Q
Calculating Body Weight
A
number of mg/kg x bodyweight (in Kg) = dose (in same unit e.g. mg)
