ProCalc Type 6-7

Oral Weight Based (ProCalc type 6) 1. Tofranil (imipramine) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 32.1 kg. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 5 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 3 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 2. Isoniazid has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 148 lbs. The drug literature recommends 5 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of isoniazid would be an appropriate dose per day. 3. Calcium gluconate has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 33.1 kg. The drug literature recommends 500 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of calcium gluconate would be an appropriate dose per day. 4. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Cefotan (cefotetan) for a patient currently weighing 8.7 kg is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 20-40 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ to ___ mg per dose. 5. Streptomycin has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 111 lbs. The drug literature recommends 10 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of streptomycin would be an appropriate dose per day. 6. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for a patient currently weighing 119 lbs is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 80 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 7. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Capoten (captopril) for a patient currently weighing 28.1 kg is safe. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 6 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 4 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 8. Ancobon (flucytosine) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 162 lbs. The drug literature recommends 50-150 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of Ancobon would be an appropriate dose per day. 9. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Cytovene (ganciclovir) for a patient currently weighing 74 kg is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 5 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 10. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of calcium gluconate for a patient currently weighing 15 lbs is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 100-200 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ to ___ mg per dose. 11. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Myochrysine (gold sodium thiomalate) for a patient currently weighing 85 lbs is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 1 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 12. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of chloral hydrate for a patient currently weighing 37.1 kg is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 25-50 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ to ___ mg per dose. 13. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Robinul (glycopyrrolate) for a patient currently weighing 16.1 kg is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 40-100 mcg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ to ___ mcg per dose. 14. Asparaginase has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 21 lbs. The drug literature recommends 200 units/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ units of asparaginase would be an appropriate dose per day. 15. Cleocin (clindamycin) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 8.6 kg. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 40 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Cleocin would be a maximum safe dose per day. 16. Duricef (cefadroxil) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 50 lbs. The drug literature recommends 30 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Duricef would be an appropriate dose per day. 17. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Bretylol (bretylium tosylate) for a patient currently weighing 80 kg is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 5 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 18. Celontin (methsuximide) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 64 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 65 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Celontin would be a maximum safe dose per day. 19. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Bretylol (bretylium tosylate) for a patient currently weighing 53 lbs is appropriate. The drug literature recommends 2- 5 mg/kg/dose. You determine that an appropriate dose for this patient would be ___ to ___ mg per dose. 20. Penicillin V has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 51 lbs. The drug literature recommends 25-50 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of penicillin V would be an appropriate dose per day. 21. Furoxone (furazolidone) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 119 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 8.8 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Furoxone would be a maximum safe dose per day. 22. Thioguanine has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 112 lbs. The drug literature recommends 2-3 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of thioguanine would be an appropriate dose per day. 23. Didronel (etidronate) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 80 kg. The drug literature recommends 10 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Didronel would be an appropriate dose per day. 24. Tegretol (carbamazepine) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 121 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 20 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 4 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 25. Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 34 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 100 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of aspirin would be a maximum safe dose per day. 26. Allopurinol has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 38.1 kg. The drug literature recommends 10 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of allopurinol would be an appropriate dose per day. 27. Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 67 lbs. The drug literature recommends 12 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Pyridium would be an appropriate dose per day. 28. Furoxone (furazolidone) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 39 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 8.8 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Furoxone would be a maximum safe dose per day. 29. Sandimmune (cyclosporine) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 29.6 kg. The drug literature recommends 5-15 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of Sandimmune would be an appropriate dose per day. 30. Tofranil (imipramine) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 85 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 5 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 2 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 31. Ceptaz (ceftazidime) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 29.6 kg. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 200 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Ceptaz would be a maximum safe dose per day. 32. Aldomet (methyldopa) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 86 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 65 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 4 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 33. Indocin (indomethacin) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 34.1 kg. The drug literature recommends 1-2 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of Indocin would be an appropriate dose per day. 34. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Tofranil (imipramine) for a patient currently weighing 73 lbs is safe. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 5 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 2 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 35. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Capoten (captopril) for a patient currently weighing 7.6 kg is safe. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 6 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 2 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 36. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of Capoten (captopril) for a patient currently weighing 10 lbs is safe. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 6 mg/kg/day. The drug is administered in 4 divided doses over a 24-hour period. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ mg per dose. 37. Pyrazinamide has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 59 lbs. The drug literature recommends 20-40 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of pyrazinamide would be an appropriate dose per day. 38. Neomycin has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 44 lbs. The drug literature recommends 50-100 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ to ___ mg of neomycin would be an appropriate dose per day. 39. You need to verify that a prescribed dose of calcitonin-salmon for a patient currently weighing 78 kg is safe. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 8 units/kg/dose. You determine that a maximum safe dose for this patient would be ___ units per dose. 40. Kefurox (cefuroxime) has been prescribed for a patient currently weighing 46 lbs. The drug literature recommends a maximum of 300 mg/kg/day. In checking the appropriateness of the drug order, you determine that ___ mg of Kefurox would be a maximum safe dose per day. Body Surface Area (BSA) (ProCalc type 7) 1. A patient's current weight is 32 kg and height is 81 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 2. A patient's current weight is 141 lbs and height is 60 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 3. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 32 kg and height is 126 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 4. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 28 kg and height is 75 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 5. A patient's current weight is 135 lbs and height is 61 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 6. A patient's current weight is 81 lbs and height is 41 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 7. A patient's current weight is 64 kg and height is 149 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 8. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 62 kg and height is 152 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 9. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 76 kg and height is 179 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 10. A patient's current weight is 52 kg and height is 161 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 11. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 42 kg and height is 102 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 12. A patient's current weight is 28 kg and height is 81 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 13. A patient's current weight is 58 kg and height is 151 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 14. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 20 lbs and height is 31 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 15. A patient's current weight is 198 lbs and height is 65 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 16. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 16 lbs and height is 22 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 17. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 14 kg and height is 53 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 18. A patient's current weight is 192 lbs and height is 70 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 19. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 51 lbs and height is 47 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 20. A patient's current weight is 62 kg and height is 144 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 21. A patient's current weight is 72 kg and height is 183 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 22. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 25 lbs and height is 32 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 23. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 136 lbs and height is 61 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 24. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 126 lbs and height is 64 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 25. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 60 kg and height is 158 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 26. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 82 kg and height is 169 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 27. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 86 kg and height is 183 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 28. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 166 lbs and height is 67 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 29. A patient's current weight is 46 kg and height is 96 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 30. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 74 lbs and height is 45 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 31. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 18 kg and height is 61 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 32. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 5 kg and height is 68 cm. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 33. A patient's current weight is 55 lbs and height is 49 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 34. A patient's current weight is 131 lbs and height is 58 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 35. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 144 lbs and height is 56 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 36. A patient's current weight is 178 lbs and height is 65 in. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 37. A patient's current weight is 5 kg and height is 67 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 38. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 198 lbs and height is 72 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 39. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of a drug per dose, based on BSA in square meters. Your patient's current weight is 180 lbs and height is 69 in. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ . 40. A patient's current weight is 11 kg and height is 60 cm. The drug literature provides information regarding the maximum safe dose of the drug per day, based on BSA in square meters. You determine that the patient's current BSA is ___ .