Pharmacy_Calculations-Module_05-Case_Scenario_Assignment_1.docx
pharmacy_calculations_module_05_case_scenario_assignment_1.docx
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Module 05 Case Scenario – Calculation Methods Review
Scenario 1
Amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml
Patient weighs 44 pounds.
Give 2 tsp BID for 10 days.
Dispense: QS
1. Calculate the patient’s weight in kilograms.
2. How many milliliters should the patient take with each dose?
3. How many milliliters should be dispensed?
4. Calculate how many milligrams the patient will receive with each dose.
5. How many total grams of Amoxicillin will the patient receive per day?
Scenario 2
Potassium Chloride 20 mEq
D5NS 1 L
Administer over 10 hours.
6. How many milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter?
7. What is the flow rate in milliliters per hour?
8. What is the flow rate in milliliters per minute?
9. The IV has a drop factor of 15 gtts/ml? What is the rate in drops per minute?
10. How many bags will need to be made for a 24 hour supply?
11. Potassium Chloride is available as 2 mEq/ml. How many milliliters of potassium chloride need to be
added to this IV bag?
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