Calculate the Volume (ML) Per Dose to Be Administered for These

question 21

Short Answer

Calculate the volume (mL) per dose to be administered for these oral medications in liquid form. Round to the nearest tenth.
-A provider orders aminophylline 200 mg, PO, every 12 hours. The pharmacy provides aminophylline in an elixir containing 80 mg in 15 mL.

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Definitions:

Acromion Process

A bony prominence on the scapula (shoulder blade), forming the highest point of the shoulder and connecting with the collarbone.

Articulation

The point where two bones meet or connect, allowing for varying degrees of movement or stability.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, also known as the collarbone.

Shoulder Blade

The shoulder blade, or scapula, is a large, flat bone located on the back portion of the ribcage that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone) and provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and back.