Dosage Calculations Using the Desired Over Have Method

Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned as a way to solve dosage calculations?

• Cross-Multiplication

• Dimensional Analysis

• Desired Over Have Method

• Ratio Proportion

In the Desired Over Have Method, what does 'D' represent?

• Dosage on hand

• Desired dose

• Doctor's order

• Daily dose

What must be ensured about the units in the Desired Over Have Method before solving?

• They must be in grams

• They must match and cancel out

• They must be in milliliters

• They must be in micrograms

If a physician orders 500 mg and you have 250 mg capsules, how many capsules should be administered?

• 4 capsules

• 3 capsules

• 2 capsules

• 1 capsule

What is the first step when units do not match in a dosage calculation problem?

• Subtract units

• Add more units

• Convert the units

• Ignore the units

How many milligrams are in 3.6 grams?

• 36000 mg

• 36 mg

• 3600 mg

• 360 mg

In the IV dosage example, what is the final volume to be administered?

• 6 mL

• 5 mL

• 4 mL

• 7 mL

How many milligrams are equivalent to 750 micrograms?

• 75 mg

• 0.75 mg

• 7.5 mg

• 0.075 mg

If a tablet contains 0.25 mg and the order is for 750 micrograms, how many tablets are needed?

• 4 tablets

• 3 tablets

• 2 tablets

• 1 tablet

What is the purpose of the Desired Over Have Method in dosage calculations?

• To measure the weight of the patient

• To calculate the correct dosage to administer

• To determine the cost of medication

• To find the expiration date of medication