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bonus quiz # 5 Q. # 9 how to set up???

by Val
(ca,usa)

what is the fastest most efficient way to solve this

Valproic acid syrup is available as 250 mg/5 cc. If a patient is taking 750 mg in the morning and 500 mg in the evening, how much syrup will you dispense for a 30 day supply?

A. 1.25 pt.

B. 750 mL

C. 205.88 fl. dr.

D. 23.36 fl. oz.

THANK YOU

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bonus quiz # 5 Q. # 9 how to set up???

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Jan 23, 2011

Set up
by: Niki

Set up a 2 step proportion, first step is to find out how many mL the patient uses per day:

1250 mg = 250 mg
x 5 mL
250x=6250
x=25mL

The patient uses 25mL per day, now you must find out the amount in 30 days:

25mL = x
1 day 30days
x= 750mL

The answer is 750mL.

Jan 10, 2011

understanding the question is the key
by: Anonymous

TOTAL DRUG PATIENT IS TAKING IN A DAY;500mg+750mg=1250mg
available valproic acid syr=250mg/5cc (5cc=5ml)
if 5ml contains 250mg of drug,
then ?ml will contain 1250mg of drug.
cal;
1250mg*5ml/250mg=25ml

patient is taking 25ml of valproic acid solution
a day
30 days supply=30*25ml=750ml
ans=750ml

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