Using the basic equation

D is the desired dose or medication order

H is the drug available from the pharmacy

V is the vehicle (pill, tablet, capsule)

A is the amount to give number of tablets, capsules, liquid

Identify the desired dose or D in the following word problems. Put you cursor over the drop down box to identify the correct answer.

Codeine 1 grain

by mouth every four hours

The pharmacy has available

Codeine 30 mg in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

Cimetidine (Tagamet) 400 mg

by mouth every 6 hours

The pharmacy has available

Tagamet 400 mg in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

Identify the drug available or H in the following word problems. Put you cursor over drop down box and click to identify the correct answer.

Codeine 1 grain

by mouth every four hours

The pharmacy has available

Codeine 30 mg 

in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

Cimetidine (Tagamet) 400 mg

by mouth every 6 hours

The pharmacy has available

Tagamet 400 mg

in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

Identify the vehicle or V in the following word problems. Put you cursor over drop down box and click to identify the correct answer.

Codeine 1 grain

by mouth every four hours

The pharmacy has available

Codeine 30 mg 

in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

Cimetidine (Tagamet) 400mg

by mouth every 6 hours

The pharmacy has available

Tagamet 400 mg

in one tablet

How many tablets will be administered?

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