Ratio and Proportion Methods
Formula Method
Dimensional Analysis
Reconstitution
Conversions
100
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Indocin 50 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: ___________ mL
Answer: 10 mL
100
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using the formula method. Round milliliters to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Mirapex 0.375 mg p.o. t.i.d.
Available: _____ tablets 
3 tabs
100
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using dimensional analysis. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Phenytoin Sodium (Dilantin) 0.13 g IV stat.
Available: _______ mL
2.6 mL
100
DIRECTIONS: Use the labels, where provided, to obtain the necessary information. Round the answers to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) Suspension 0.25 g p.o. q6h.
Available:
(a) How much diluent is recommended to reconstitute the E.E.S? _______ mL
50 mL
100
Convert the following metric measure by moving the decimals. 19.5 kg = _____ g
19,500 g
200
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Ritalin LA 60 mg po daily for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Available: _____caps
2 tabs
200
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using the formula method. Round milliliters to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Ondansetron 7.5 mg p.o. t.i.d. for 2 days after chemotherapy.
Available: _____ mL
9.4 mL
200
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using dimensional analysis. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Acetaminophen 325 mg p.o. q4h p.r.n. for pain.
Available: ___________ mL
10.2 mL
200
DIRECTIONS: Use the labels, where provided, to obtain the necessary information. Round the answers to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) Suspension 0.25 g p.o. q6h.
Available:
(c) What is the dosage strength of the prepared solution? _______
400 mg per 5 mL
200
Convert the following metric measure by moving the decimals. 3,600 mg = _____ g
3.6 g
300
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Trileptal 0.6 g p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Trileptal Oral Suspension labeled 300 mg per 5 mL
___________ mL
10 mL
300
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using the formula method. Round milliliters to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Methadone HCl 15 mg p.o. daily for opioid withdrawal.
Available: _____ mL
1.5 mL
300
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using dimensional analysis. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Prednisone 7.5 mg p.o. daily for 4 days.
Available: _________ tablets (tabs)
3 tabs
300
DIRECTIONS: Use the labels, where provided, to obtain the necessary information. Round the answers to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) Suspension 0.25 g p.o. q6h.
Available:
What is the usual dose prescribed?
30 to 50 mg/kg/day
300
Convert the following metric measure by moving the decimals. 85 mL = _________ L
0.085 L
400
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Diazepam (Valium) Intensol 10 mg p.o. t.i.d
Available: _________ mL
2 mL
400
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using the formula method. Round milliliters to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Tigan 125 mg IM t.i.d. p.r.n. for nausea.
Available: _____ mL
1.3 mL
400
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using dimensional analysis. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Calcitrol 1 mcg p.o. daily
Available: ___________ capsules (caps)
2 caps
400
DIRECTIONS: Use the labels, where provided, to obtain the necessary information. Round the answers to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) Suspension 0.25 g p.o. q6h.
Available:
(e) How long is the medication good for after it has been reconstituted _______ days
35 days
400
Convert the following metric measure by moving the decimals. 10 L = __________ mL
10,000 mL
500
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Dexamethasone 5.5 mg IV q6h.
Available: ________ mL
1.4 mL
500
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using the formula method. Round milliliters to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Sandostatin 250 mcg subcut daily.
Available: 1 mL ampule labeled 500 mcg per mL _____ mL
0.5 mL
500
DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using dimensional analysis. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Flagyl 0.75 g p.o. t.i.d. for 5 days
Available: Flagyl capsules labeled 375 mg ___________ capsules (caps)
2 caps
500
DIRECTIONS: Use the labels, where provided, to obtain the necessary information. Round the answers to the nearest tenth where indicated.
Order: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) Suspension 0.25 g p.o. q6h.
Available:
How many milliliters will you administer? _______ mL
3.1 mL
500
Convert the following metric measure by moving the decimals. 5,724 g = _________ kg
5.724 kg