Veterinary Dosage Calculations

This video tutorial by Jerry from Vet Tech Bytes introduces veterinary medical math, covering how to calculate dosages for both oral and injectable medications. It includes examples with Clavimox and Rimadyl for oral meds, and Serenia and Hydromorphone for injectables. The tutorial emphasizes dividing the required dosage by the available concentration to determine the correct amount to administer. A comprehensive example is provided to consolidate learning, and viewers are encouraged to practice these calculations.

What is the primary focus of veterinary medical math as introduced in the video?

• Calculating dosages for injections and oral medications

• Determining the nutritional needs of animals

• Understanding animal anatomy

• Calculating the cost of medications

If a dog weighs 10 kg and needs a dosage of 12.5 mg/kg of Clavimox, how many milligrams are required?

• 125 mg

• 12.5 mg

• 250 mg

• 10 mg

How many tablets are needed for a 14-day course if a dog requires 1 tablet twice a day?

• 14 tablets

• 28 tablets

• 7 tablets

• 21 tablets

What should you do if the prescribed dosage does not match the available tablet size?

• Use a different medication

• Consult the doctor for guidance

• Ignore the prescription

• Double the dosage

If a medication is prescribed at 37.5 mg but only 75 mg tablets are available, how should you proceed?

• Give one full tablet

• Give half a tablet

• Give two tablets

• Skip the dose

When calculating injectable dosages, what is the first step?

• Check the expiration date

• Divide the required dosage by the concentration

• Calculate the cost

• Determine the animal's weight

If a medication concentration is 10 mg/ml and you need to administer 13.7 mg, how many ml should you give?

• 1.5 ml

• 1.3 ml

• 1.4 ml

• 1.37 ml

For a 3.7 kg dog needing a 1 mg/kg injection, how many milligrams are required?

• 5 mg

• 3.7 mg

• 1 mg

• 10 mg

If a liquid medication is 62.5 mg/ml and you need 46.3 mg, how many ml should be administered?

• 0.74 ml

• 0.5 ml

• 1 ml

• 1.5 ml

How much total volume should be sent home if a dog needs 0.74 ml twice a day for 10 days?

• 10 ml

• 20 ml

• 7.4 ml

• 14.8 ml