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Lesson 1: Basic Conversions. Objective 1: . At the end of this lesson you will be able to accurately convert within the metric system between kilograms, grams, milligrams, and micrograms. Introduction: You have just received orders to administer an extremely toxic medication to your critically ill patient.
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Senior Acquisitions Editor: Thomas Ciavarella ... dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged ... The order is for 1 mcg. The pharmacy sends 0.5 mcg pills. How many pills will the nurse give? _____ 4. The order is for 0.5 g. ...
DOSAGE CALCULATIONS Doctors can prescribe medications in amounts that are not convenient to administer. A tablet or liquid may contain a certain amount of active ingredient, and the prescription might be a multiple or a fraction of that amount. In these cases, the formula for the conversion is the same: D H x Q = Dosage
Change each fraction to a percent. The answers are on page 34 of the dosage calculations packet.
7 What is the total daily dose in mg, when drug B is prescribed to an adult weighing 75 kg at dose of 40 micrograms/kg/day in 3 divided doses? 8 How many mg is required for a single dose in Q7 above? 9 To administer 500 micrograms of adrenaline intravenously, how many mLs should you give? (Stock = adrenaline 10 mL solution of 1 in 10 000)
1 Convert the following: (a) 0.05 g to mg (b) 0.025 Litre to mLs (c) 1575 micrograms to mg (d) 750 mg to grams 2 A patient is prescribed 0.25 mg of digoxin orally once daily. How many tablets should you give? (Stock = digoxin 250 microgram tablets) 3 A patient is prescribed insulin 22 units subcutaneously. How many mLs should you give?
