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    Mathematical Calculation of Drug Doses

    Sonam Tshering
    Pharmacist/Associate lecturer
    Faculty of Nursing & Public Health (FNPH)
    Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Science
    Mathematical Calculation of Drug Doses
     Reading Drug Order
     Drug Weight & Measure
     Drug Dose Calculation
    Drug Label

    Most Label Includes


    1. Brand /Trade Mark
    2. Generic Name
    3. Dosage form
    4. Dosage strength
    5. Route of Administration
    6. Total Amount /Volume
    7. Lot Number/Expiration date
    8. Medication Instructions
    9. Manufacturer or Distributor
    10. Barcode
    Dosage & Calculations Metric Table
    1,000 micrograms (mcg) =1 milligram (mg) 1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)

    1,000 grams (G) = 1 kilogram (kg) 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 milliliters (mL)

    1,000 milligrams (mg) = 1 gram (G) 1,000 milliliters (mL) = 1 liter (L)

    2.2 pounds (lbs) = 1 Kilogram (kg) 3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) (15ml)

    30 milliliters (mL) = 1 ounce (oz) 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 milliliters (mL)

    2 tablespoons (Tbsp) = 1 ounce (oz)


    Standard Formula

    =𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖
    𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟

    Where in:
    D = Desired dose or dose ordered by the primary care provider.
    H = dose on hand or dose on the label of bottle, vial, ampule.
    V = vehicle or the form in which the drug comes (i.e., tablet or liquid).
    Standard Formula

    RATIO & FRACTIONAL EQUATION METHOD

    Formula = H:V= D: X Or = H/V = D/X

    Where in:
    D = Desired dose or dose ordered by the primary care provider.
    H = dose on hand or dose on the label of bottle, vial, ampule.
    V = vehicle or the form in which the drug comes (i.e., tablet or liquid).
    Physician Order: Acetaminophen 500 mg, On hand/ Supplied : Acetaminophen 250 mg in
    5 mL,
    Calculate ml/dose ?

    Solution:
    Desired (D) = 500 mg, On hand (H) = 250 mg, Vehicle (V) = 5 mL

    = 𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟

    = 10ml = Ans: 10ml/dose

    Physician Order: Losartan 50 mg BID, On hand/ Supplied : Losartan 25 mg, Calculate


    Tab/dose & Tab/day?

    Solution:
    Desired (D) = 50 mg, On hand (H) = 25 mg, Qty=1

    = 𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟

    =2 = Ans = 2 Tab/dose & = 4 = Ans = 4 tab/day


    Order: Erythromycin 750 mg On hand: Erythromycin 250 mg capsules
    Calculate: Cap/Dose
    Desired (D) = 750 mg , On hand (H) = 250 mg, Vehicle (V) = 1 capsule
    Formula= H:V= D:X = 250mg: 1 = 750mg: X (dose to administer)
    X= 750mg: 250mg = 3 Cap Ans: 3 cap/dose

    Order: Digoxin 0.25mg Tablets On hand: 0.125mg


    Calculate: Tab/Dose
    Desired (D) = 0.25 mg , On hand (H) = 0.125 mg, Vehicle (V) = 1 Tab
    Formula= H/V= D/X = 0.125mg/1 = 0.25mg/ X (dose to administer)
    X= 0.25mg* 1 Tabs/ 0.125mg = 2 Tab Ans: 2 Tab/dose
    Order: Drug A 3.6g IV daily Supplied: 1200mg/2ml Calculate: ml/dose ?
    Desired: Have * Quantity = X (dose to administer)

    Order: Drug B 750mcg PO Daily Supplied: Drug B 0.25mg/Tab


    Calculate: Tab /dose ?
    Q1: Physician Order: Ampicillin 25mg/kg/dose Supplied/On Hand: Ampicillin 500mg Injection suppose
    Weight of the patients = 79.2 lbs. Calculate mg/dose

    Standard Formula : Mg/mcg/g: Kg × wt of the pt = X

    Q2. Physician Order: Digoxin 0.1mg/kg/day BID Supplied: Tab digoxin 0.25mg Calculate: mg/dose
    Given : Weight of the patient = 30kg.

    Q3. Physician Order: Digoxin 0.1mg/kg/day BID for 9 years old child Supplied: Tab digoxin 0.25mg
    Calculate: mg/dose (Weight of the patient is not given )
    Q4: Physician Order: Tab furosemide 1mg/kg/day Supplied/On Hand: Furosemide
    40mg Tab suppose Weight of the patients = 26 . Calculate : dose per day or mg/day

    Q5. Order: 50units/kg/dose sublingual daily On hand/supplied: 5000 units/ml Weight of


    the patients = 180 pounds Calculate : ml/dose

    Q6. Order: 400mcg/kg/hr On hand/supplied: 250mg/ml Weight of the patients = 195 pounds
    Calculate : ml/hr.

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