Dr. Bartles has written an order for 375 mg of Amoxil for his patient, Jonathan Becker. The medication is to be given every 8 hours. Troubled Terry used the formula method to calculate the amount to administer in teaspoons. Here is his work: D = 375 Q = 5 H = 250 375 x 5 = A 250 7.5 = A Terry will administer 7.5 teaspoons to Jonathan which Terry feels is too much. Answer the following questions to help Troubled Terry. Are the numbers in the correct place in the formula method? Are the calculations correct? What has Troubled Terry forgotten to do? How many teaspoons should be given to Jonathan?
Let's break down the questions step by step:
1. Are the numbers in the correct place in the formula method?
The formula method is typically written as D/H x Q = A, where D represents the desired dose, H represents the dose on hand, Q represents the quantity in which the dose is available, and A represents the amount to be administered. In Troubled Terry's work, it appears that the numbers have been placed in the correct positions within the formula method, with D = 375, H = 250, and Q = 5.
2. Are the calculations correct?
Based on Troubled Terry's calculation, he multiplied 375 by 5 and divided the result by 250. Let's double-check if this calculation is accurate:
375 x 5 = 1875
1875 / 250 = 7.5
Therefore, Terry's calculation of 7.5 teaspoons is correct.
3. What has Troubled Terry forgotten to do?
The one crucial step that Troubled Terry has forgotten to do is to convert the units of measurement. Terry has calculated the dose in milligrams (mg) but needs to convert it to teaspoons since the medication will be administered in that form.
4. How many teaspoons should be given to Jonathan?
To determine the correct amount in teaspoons, we need to consider the conversion factors between milligrams and teaspoons for Amoxil. This conversion will depend on the concentration or strength of the medication.
Since we don't have the specific conversion factor provided in the question, it is not possible to determine the exact number of teaspoons without this information.
To get the correct number of teaspoons to administer, Terry should consult the medication label or package insert, which typically provides the conversion factor specific to that particular concentration of Amoxil. By using the appropriate conversion factor, Terry can convert the dose from milligrams to teaspoons accurately.