Vet Science - Medication Calculations

Vet Science - Medication Calculations

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to calculate the dosage of medication in mg/kg?

Back

Dosage (mg) = Weight (kg) x Dosage rate (mg/kg)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert pounds to kilograms?

Back

1 pound = 0.453592 kg. To convert, multiply pounds by 0.453592.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a dog weighs 33 pounds, how much does it weigh in kilograms?

Back

33 pounds x 0.453592 = 14.97 kg (approximately 15 kg).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the concentration of a medication if it is provided as 125 mg/5 mL?

Back

The concentration is 25 mg/mL (125 mg ÷ 5 mL).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine how many tablets to give based on the total dosage required?

Back

Total dosage required (mg) ÷ Strength of each tablet (mg) = Number of tablets.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does BID mean in medication dosing?

Back

BID means 'bis in die' which is Latin for 'twice a day'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a cat needs 15 mg/kg of medication and weighs 11 lbs, how do you calculate the total dosage?

Back

Convert 11 lbs to kg (11 lbs x 0.453592 = 5 kg). Then, Total dosage = 5 kg x 15 mg/kg = 75 mg.

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