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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].