DOSE CALCULATIONS.

 Scenario:

You have a bottle of liquid medication that contains 200 milliliters (ml) of the active ingredient. The prescribed dosage for an adult patient is 10 milligrams (mg) of the active ingredient per kilogram (kg) of body weight. The patient weighs 70 kilograms. How many milliliters of medication should be administered to the patient?

Calculation: Step 1: Calculate the total amount of active ingredient required based on the patient's weight.

• Patient's weight: 70 kg
• Prescribed dosage: 10 mg/kg
• Total dosage required: 70 kg * 10 mg/kg = 700 mg

Step 2: Determine the volume of medication needed based on the concentration of the active ingredient.

• Volume of medication available: 200 ml
• Concentration of active ingredient: Not provided

Let's assume the concentration of the active ingredient is 5 mg/ml.

Step 3: Calculate the volume of medication required.

• Dosage required: 700 mg
• Concentration of active ingredient: 5 mg/ml
• Volume of medication required: 700 mg / 5 mg/ml = 140 ml

Therefore, 140 milliliters of the medication should be administered to the patient.

It's important to note that this example is for illustrative purposes only. Always follow the specific instructions provided by a healthcare professional or the medication label when calculating doses.