Asked by Jahannah Christian on Jul 20, 2024
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Ordered: Methylphenidate HCl tablets 10,000 mcg with breakfast and lunch,for a patient with narcolepsy.
Available: 
A)Estimate:
B)DA verification:
C)Evaluation:
Methylphenidate HCl
A central nervous system stimulant medication used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Narcolepsy
A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
- Deduce the precise amount of medication necessary, based on the concentration available.
- Become adept at employing the dose amount equation (DA equation) in the preparation of medications.
- Verify the precision and safety of prepared medication doses.
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Hilary EstrellaJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: more; 2 tab (1000 mcg = 1 mg),5 mg = 5000 mcg x 2 = 10,000 mcg
b.DA verification:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
b.DA verification:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Deduce the precise amount of medication necessary, based on the concentration available.
- Become adept at employing the dose amount equation (DA equation) in the preparation of medications.
- Verify the precision and safety of prepared medication doses.