(1)
Instructions for reconstitution.
(2)
Concentration of the drug in a given volume of solution.
d. Special storage considerations--temperature.
e. Expiration date interpretation.
2-32. PRACTICE EXERCISE--LABEL INTERPRETATION (PART 1)
Directions: Read the labels provided to calculate the indicated doses (next page). All
medications are in oral form, either tablet, pill, suspension, or capsules. Fill in the
blanks; then check the solutions provided in paragraph 2-33.
a. Prepare a 20 mg dosage of Inderal
tab(s)
b. The order is for Ampicillin susp. 375 mg
ml
c. The order is for Benadryl 100 mg
cap(s)
tab(s)
d. Prepare 500 mg of penicillin V potassium
e. Prepare 500 mg of Amoxicillin susp
ml
cap(s)
f. Isosorbide dinitrate 40 mg
g. Prepare 150,000 u. of nystatin oral
ml
suspension
.
h. Acetaminophen 325 mg is ordered
tab(s)
i.
The order is for allopurinol 300 mg
tab(s)
j.
Prepare sulfasalazine 1000 mg
tab(s)
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