b.
Calculate the dosage of the medication based on the patient's body
weight.
3 mg = X mg
1 kg
70 kg
1 X = 210 mg
c.
Calculate the volume of the drug to be administered.
SOLUTION TO c.:
50 mg = 210 mg
1 ml
X ml
50X = 210
X = 4.2 ml
PRACTICE #2: The order is for Depakene 15mg/kg/day for a patient who
weighs 110 pounds. The medication is to be given in 3
divided doses. Depakene is stocked in 125 mg/capsules.
Calculate the number of capsules to give per dose.
SOLUTION:
a.
Convert the patient's body weight to kilograms.
1 kg = X kg
2.2 lbs
110 lbs
2.2 X = 110
X = 50 kg
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