1) Azithromycin 100 mg/5ml
Patient weighs 22 pounds.
Give 10 mg/kg/day po on Day 1.
Give 5 mg/kg/day po on Days 2-5.
Dispense: QS
1. Calculate the patient's weight in kilograms.
2. How many milliliters should the patient take on Day 1?
3. How many milliliters should the patient take on Days 2-5?
4. Calculate the volume to be dispensed.
5. Rewrite the sig using teaspoons.
2) Promethazine/Codeine syrup 6.25/10 mg per 5 ml
Sig: 1 tsp po q6h prn cough
Dispense: 2 ounces
DEA: AB5982423 Dr. Brown
1. Rewrite the sig using directions that a patient will understand.
2. How many total milliliters could the patient take per day?
3. How many milliliters should be dispensed?
4. Calculate the days' supply.
5. Is the DEA valid? How do you know?