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Need help with 1 more dosage calculation

Here is the problem:

The client receives an order for Augmentin 125 milligrams. The Augmentin is labeled 125 milligrams in 5 milliliters. The client will be given______________?

Am I supposed to answer in ml? If so wouldn't the answer be 5 milliiters. ???

Is there an easier way to figure this out. I am doing it by S/H = x/D

Thanks in advance for your help.

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This one confused me too.

The patient is ordered Demerol syrup 60 milligrams orally every 4 hours as needed for pain. The Demerol label reads, Demerol syrup 50 milligrams in 5 milliliters. Give_______________

I did the proportion method and came up with 6 milliliters. Is this right. Also whenever you get a calculation like this where they mention milligrams in liters the ultimate answer will be in mls right?

Thanks again,

D

5 ml is correct.

D/H * V = Q

D: Desired Dose

H: Dose/Supply on Hand

V: Vehicle (capsule, amp, etc... but sure to include numerical value)

Q: Quantity

Hope that helps!

the second on is 6ml. if it is a liquid, use the liquid measurement. you're not going to be weighing liquid in the field.

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the client receives an order for augmentin 125 milligrams. the augmentin is labeled 125 milligrams in 5 milliliters. the client will be given______________?

am i supposed to answer in ml?

yes

if so wouldn't the answer be 5 milliiters. ???

yes

is there an easier way to figure this out? i am doing it by s/h = x/d

dose desired/dose on hand x amount (quantity) the dose on hand comes in

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the patient is ordered demerol syrup 60 milligrams orally every 4 hours as needed for pain. the demerol label reads, demerol syrup 50 milligrams in 5 milliliters. give_______________

60 mg
(dose desired)
/50 mg
(dose on hand)
x 5 ml
(amount the dose on hand comes in)
=
6 ml
(amount to give)

i did the proportion method and came up with 6 milliliters. is this right. also whenever you get a calculation like this where they mention milligrams in liters the ultimate answer will be in mls right?

right.

correct:yeah:

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