Mass/Liquid For Liquid Questions
Given an amount of mass per liquid, how much liquid do you require?Formula:
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x | Volume Per HaveVol/Have | = | Y (Liquid Required)Y (Liquid) |
Example: Simulantin, 0.1 g PO, is ordered to be given through a nasogastric tube. Simulantin is available as 30 mg / 5 mL. How much would the nurse administer?
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x | Volume Per HaveVol/Have | = | Y (Liquid Required)Y (Liquid) |
- mcg ← mg ← g ← kg ( x by 1,000 )
- 0.1 g x 1,000 = 100 mg
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x | 5 mL | = | 16.7 mL |
Example: Ordered Demovix 40 mg IV push now. Available: 80 mg in 1 mL. How much will the nurse draw up?
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x | Volume Per HaveVol/Have | = | Y (Liquid Required)Y (Liquid) |
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x | 1 mL | = | 0.5 mL |