Foundations I Math

Foundations I -
Calculations

• Capsule calculations

• Given a patient’s weight and diagnosis- determine the
  proper dosage/patient instructions/compounding procedure for emergency Tamiflu (charts provided)

• Compounding Caffeine Citrate and Metronidazole calculations

• Reading a measurement on a syringe

and a calculator!

Have something to write on :)

​In this review, we will be working through -

"Only those who risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." - TS Elliot

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Multiple Choice

When filling the capsules with the punch method, powder A is able to compact more into the capsule than powder B. Which has the higher density?

• Powder A

• Powder B

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has sent in an emergency compounding prescription for a 3-year-old patient who weighs 33 lbs. and was exposed to the flu. They would like a dosage recommendation from the pharmacist -

• 2 mL once daily for 10 days

• 2 mL twice daily for 5 days

• 3 mL twice daily for 5 days

• 3 mL once daily for 10 days

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