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Formula activity 5
This learning activity is part 5 of the "Finding the volume required" formulas section of nursing calculations.
Activity 5
Complete the VR formula by dragging the units into their correct position. Incorrect answers will snap back to their original position.
The doctor prescribes
Instructions
Read the given scenario and identify the:
- [VR] Volume Required
- [SR] Strength Required
- [SS] Stock Strength
- [SV] Stock Volume
and fill in the formula: VR = (SR/SS) x (SV/1)
Activity
The doctor prescribes 350 mg of Drugex which comes in bottles marked 50 mg/100 ml. Therefore the patient needs 700 ml.
Answer:
- Volume Required: 700ml
- Strength Required: 350mg
- Stock Strength: 50mg
- Stock Volume: 100ml
700 = (350mg/50mg) x (100ml/1)