Formula activity 4
This learning activity is part 4 of the "Finding the volume required" formulas section of nursing calculations.
Activity 4
Drag the values of the formula to their matching units on the diagram. Incorrect answers will snap back to their original position.
The patient is prescribed 15mg STAT
VR
SV
SR
SS
Instructions
Read the following scenario. Fill in the correct answer in brackets [ ] with their matching units:
- Volume Required [VR]
- Strength Required [SR]
- Stock Strength [SS]
- Stock Volume [SV]
Activity
There is a needle with a solution of 10mL [ ] injected into a bottle labelled: Googacilin 25mg[ ]/10ml[ ].
The patient is prescribed with 15mg STAT [ ].
Answer:
There is a needle with a solution of 10mL [VR] injected into a bottle labelled: Googacilin: 25mg[SS]/10ml[SV].
The patient is prescribed with 15mg STAT [SR].