Veterinary Dosage Calculations

Kendra the Vet Tech guides viewers through clinical math calculations for veterinary medicine, focusing on dosage calculations for injectables, tablets, and capsules. The session covers Carprophen and Apoquel dosage calculations, including handling complex dosages and dosage ranges. The importance of dimensional analysis and considerations for capsules like Gabapentin are also discussed. The video concludes with contact information for further inquiries.

What is the main focus of this study session?

• Animal behavior training

• Advanced surgical techniques

• Basic clinical math for tablets and capsules

• Veterinary ethics

What is the dosage of Carprofen for a 50-pound patient?

• 75 milligrams

• 50 milligrams

• 100 milligrams

• 25 milligrams

How many 100 mg Carprofen tablets are needed for a 50-pound patient over 5 days?

• 20 tablets

• 5 tablets

• 10 tablets

• 15 tablets

What is the challenge in calculating the dosage for a 115-pound patient?

• The dosage is too low

• The tablets are unavailable

• The dosage is not a round number

• The patient is allergic

What is the correct dosage of Carprofen for a 115-pound patient?

• 100 milligrams

• 150 milligrams

• 75 milligrams

• 115 milligrams

What is the dosage range for Apoquel?

• 0.8 to 1.0 mg/kg

• 0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg

• 0.6 to 0.8 mg/kg

• 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg

How many 3.6 mg Apoquel tablets are needed for an 18-pound patient over 14 days?

• 56 tablets

• 14 tablets

• 28 tablets

• 42 tablets

Why can't capsules be split like tablets?

• They are too expensive

• They are not designed to be split

• They contain liquid

• They are too small

What is the appropriate dosage of Gabapentin for a 50-pound patient?

• 150 mg

• 200 mg

• 100 mg

• 50 mg