Asked by Alexa Carranza on Apr 26, 2024
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Ordered: raloxifene HCl 0.06 g PO daily,for a patient with osteoporosis.
Available: 
A)Estimate:
B)DA verification:
C)Evaluation:
Raloxifene HCl
A medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, also known to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Osteoporosis
A condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures, commonly affecting older adults.
PO
An abbreviation for "per os," a medical term indicating medications or substances taken orally.
- Establish the proper dose of medication according to the existing concentration.
- Achieve proficiency in applying the dose amount equation (DA equation) within medication preparation processes.
- Confirm the accuracy and safety of doses of prepared medication.
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LOUIS TAHTA WIJAYA PUTRAApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: same; 1000 mg = 1 g
b.DA verification: # of tabs:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
b.DA verification: # of tabs:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Establish the proper dose of medication according to the existing concentration.
- Achieve proficiency in applying the dose amount equation (DA equation) within medication preparation processes.
- Confirm the accuracy and safety of doses of prepared medication.