Dosage Calculation Drills

The physician's order is KCL 40 mEq PO On hand is KCL 15 mEq per 5 mL. You will administer _____ mL.

Step 1: Set up the conversion ratios:

40 mEq	x	5 mL
1	x	15 mEq

Step 2: Cancel like units:

40 mEq	x	5 mL
1	x	15 mEq

Step 3: Complete the math:

40	x	5			=	13.3 mL
1		15

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David L. Heiserman, Editor