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Chapter 17, Problem 78E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The medicine which is used the most and that which is used the least, and their arrangement in descending order of usage are to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Drug molecules have been known for years. They are used as medicines to cure diseases and to increase life expectancy. Drug molecules impact or affect the physical and mental ability.
Drug molecules may make the human body immune or the immune system stronger. But sometimes the drug molecules may be harmful, mostly when they are taken in excess.
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Direction: Below is a sample dosing table, similar to one you would find on a Drug
Facts label. Use the table as well as your knowledge about medicine safety to
answer the questions below.
Children under 6 years of age ¦ Ask a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years
of age
2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) two times per
day; do not give more than 5 mL (1
teaspoonful) in 24 hours
Adults and children 12 years
of age and over
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per day;
do not take more than 10 mL (2
teaspoonful) in 24 hours
Adults 65 years of age and
5 ml (1 teaspoonful) two times per day
over
Guide Questions
1. Olivia is 12 years old, and her parents gave her a first dose of this medicine at
8 a.m. They gave her a second dose at 3 p.m. the same day. By the evening,
she is still not feeling better. Based on the table above, when can Olivia's
parents give her another dose of this medicine?
2. What might happen if someone used a kitchen spoon to measure out a dose
of this medicine?
3. Why do you think doses…
24. The dose of AUGMENTIN oral suspension for a patient is 5 mL b.i.d. Each
5 mL of suspension contains 400 mg of amoxicillin and 57 mg of clavulanic acid.
If the suspension is to be taken for 10 days and is available in 50-mL, 75-mL, and
100-mL containers, calculate (a) the least wasteful package size to dispense and
(b) total quantity of amoxicillin taken during the treatment period.
Doses: Injections
Define the following and give at least 1 example each:
Adverse Drug Reaction
Adverse Drug Event
Side Effect
Medication errors
Medication-related problems
Chapter 17 Solutions
Chemistry In Focus
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