b.
Calculate the dosage (per day) of medication based on the patient's
body weight.
15 mg = X mg
1 kg
50 kg
X = 750 mg per day
c.
Calculate the number of capsules to be administered per day.
125 mg =
750 mg
1 capsule
X capsules
125X = 750
X = 6 capsules per day
d.
Calculate the number of capsules to be administered per dose.
6 : 3 = 2 capsules per dose.
2-19. MODIFIED PROPORTION METHOD FOR COMPUTING DOSAGES
NOTE:
The final examination at the end of the subcourse will not include information
from paragraph 2-19. This alternative method of computing dosages is for
your information only.
DxQ
Desired Dose x Quantity
H
On Hand Dose
PRACTICE: You are to administer 300 mg of a medication to a patient.
The medication is stocked in a vial labeled 250 mg per 2.5 ml.
How many ml will you administer?
SOLUTION:
300 mg x 2.5 ml = 750 = 3 ml
250 mg
250
2-20. PRACTICE 2-3 (COMPUTING MEDICATION DOSAGES)
1. You are to administer Dilantin 300 mg P.O. to a patient. Dilantin is stocked in
100 mg capsules. You will administer
capsules.
2. Aspirin tablets are labeled 0.3 gm. How many tablets are needed for a dose
of 600 mg? __________
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