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Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 1
January 09, 2012
Objective: multiplestep calculations
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 2
January 09, 2012
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 3
January 09, 2012
It may be necessary to convert from one unit to another first before solving a dosage problem.
Steps:1. Set up proportion2. Convert to like units3. Substitute converted unit into proportion4. Cross multiply and solve.
Example: 240 mg are ordered. Medication is available in 2 grains/ 1 tablet. How many tablets should be given?
For your warm up today begin writing this information in your notes.Remember that you should have notebook paper in your note book.
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 4
January 09, 2012
Example 2: Ordered: 0.016 gmAvailable: 4 mg/1 mlHow many ml should be given?
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 5
January 09, 2012
Example 3: Ordered: gr xss orallyAvailable: 0.3 gm/5cc
How many cc's should be given?
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 6
January 09, 2012
Example 4:Ordered: Two tablespoons of a liquid every 2 hours for 12 hours. How many cc's of the drug will the client receive over the 12 hour period?
Multiple Step Calculations
Classwork problems 7
January 09, 2012
Example 5: A client is to receive 2 gm of a drug. The drug comes 500mg/5cc. Each vial contains 10 cc's. How many vials would you need?