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x 1 = 0.5 tablets
x 1 = 2 tablets
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x 5mL = 12 mL
x 1mL = 0.4 mL
Stage 1: Using the formula below, calculate the total required dosage based on given
the body weight.
Weight (kg) x Dosage Ordered (per kg) = Y (Required Dosage)
Stage 2: Apply the
administered.
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Example 1: Medrol 4 mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 64.8 lb. Medrol is available
as 500 mg/4mL. How many milliliters of medication must the nurse administer?
Step 1: Determine your
givens.
Weight: 64.8 lb
Dosage ordered: 4mg/kg
Available on hand: 500 mg/4mL
x Quantity = Y
x 4 mL = 0.942 mL
Weight: 20.5 lb
Dosage ordered: 250 mg
Desired dosage range: 75-150 mg/kg
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24 hr 8 hr = 3
The doctor has ordered the medication to be given 3
times per day.
Every dose is 250 mg.
250 mg x 3 = 750 mg
Therefore, the doctor has ordered 750 mg of medication
per day.
Volume (mL)
x Drop Factor (gtts/mL) = Y (Flow Rate in gtts/min)
Time (min)
Example 1: Calculate the IV flow rate for 250 mL of 0.5% dextrose to be administered
over 180 minutes. The infusion set has drop factor of 30 gtts/mL.
Step 1: Determine your givens.
Volume: 250 mL
Time: 180 min
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Volume: 1500 mL
Time: 12 hours
Drop factor: 15 gtts/mL
Volume: 1200 mL
Time: 10 h
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Volume: 600 mL
Time: 180 min
Step 2: Convert 180 min into hours since 180 min 60 min/h = 3 h
the flow rate must be stated in mL/h.
Step 3: Calculate the flow rate in mL/h
using the formula.
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