Yuck Flashcards
1
Q
dosage strength
A
ratio of amount of drug per form of drug
amount/form (ex: 5 mg/capsule)
also called “known ratio”
2
Q
ratio
A
two numbers that are related to each other
via : or /
3
Q
proportion
A
two ratios that are related to each other like known (dosage strength)/unknown ratios (doctor's order)
4
Q
1 pill
A
325 mg
5
Q
1 tablet
A
2.5 mg
6
Q
dimensional analysis set up
A
ordered amount x dosage strength x conversion factor = desired amount
7
Q
cheating equation
A
D/H x V
(dose ordered / amount on hand) x vehicle
