Medication Dosage and Proportions

This video tutorial demonstrates how to calculate pediatric medication dosages using proportions. It begins by explaining the concept of proportions and cross products. The tutorial then sets up a problem involving a child's weight in pounds and ounces, converting these units to kilograms. Finally, it solves the proportion to determine the correct medication dosage in micrograms.

What is a proportion in the context of medication calculation?

• A formula to calculate the age of a patient

• A technique to measure the weight of a child

• A way to set two ratios or rates equal to each other

• A method to compare two different medications

Why can't we cross multiply the initial proportion directly?

• Because the units in the numerator are different

• Because the units in the denominator are different

• Because the medication rate is not given

• Because the child's weight is unknown

How many ounces are equivalent to one pound?

• 16 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 8 ounces

What is the approximate weight of 6 ounces in pounds?

• 0.75 pounds

• 0.50 pounds

• 0.25 pounds

• 0.38 pounds

What conversion factor is used to convert pounds to kilograms?

• 1.5 pounds per kilogram

• 2.0 pounds per kilogram

• 2.2 pounds per kilogram

• 2.5 pounds per kilogram

What is the approximate weight of 20.38 pounds in kilograms?

• 10.26 kilograms

• 9.26 kilograms

• 11.26 kilograms

• 8.26 kilograms

What is the final step in calculating the medication dosage?

• Subtracting the initial weight from the final weight

• Cross multiplying the final proportion

• Adding the child's age to the calculation

• Converting kilograms back to pounds

What is the final calculated dosage of medication for the child?

• 175.2 micrograms

• 165.2 micrograms

• 185.2 micrograms

• 150.2 micrograms

Why is it important to have the same units on top and bottom in a proportion?

• To avoid converting units later

• To make the problem easier to understand

• To allow for accurate cross multiplication

• To ensure the calculation is simple

What is the purpose of rounding the final answer to two decimal places?

• To simplify the calculation process

• To ensure precision in medication dosage

• To make the number easier to read

• To match the units of the medication