Calculate the Following Dosage Using the Ratio and Proportion Method

question 15

Short Answer

Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.Do not include units of measure in your answer.
Order: Clindamycin 0.6 g IV q12h
Available: Clindamycin 300 mg per 2 mL
Administer _________ mL

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Definitions:

Bodily Processes

Functions and activities occurring within living organisms to maintain life, including metabolism, growth, and reproduction.

Blood Glucose Concentration

The level of glucose present in the blood, vital for energy production and closely regulated in the body.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, essential for energy production.

Pancreatic Beta Cells

Pancreatic beta cells are cells located in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.