1 Order Dynapen suspenson 2 gm PO daily in divided doses q 6

1. Order: Dynapen suspenson 2 gm PO daily in divided doses q 6 hrs. Available: Dynapen suspension ( dicioxillin sodium 62.5 mg/ml

How many ml should the client take per dose?

2. Old doc Jones an order: Codeine gr 1/6 PO for cough. Codeine sulfate 30 mg soluble tablets are available in the medication cart. If the nurse dissolves the tablets in 5 ml of diluent, how many ml will he withrawn for the ordered dose?

Solution

Solution of question (1) : Here as 2 gm has to be givenin 4 doses (as 24/6= 4 intervals) so in each dose, 500mg to be given.

Now as 62.5 mg = 1 ml

so 1 mg = 1/62.5 ml

or 500 = 500/62.5 = 8

so 8 ml should the client take per dose.

This is the answer of first question.