Dosage calculations worksheet with answers

Free printable Dosage calculations worksheet: 6 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy
0123455 mL

The prescription is 50 mg. The stock solution contains 50 mg in 1 mL. Draw up the dose in the syringe: what volume V do you give?

50 mg50 mg/1 mL
V = mL
2.Easy
200 mg/5 mLV = ? mL

The prescription is 240 mg. The stock solution contains 200 mg in 5 mL. What volume V do you draw up?

240 mg200 mg/5 mL
V = mL
3.Medium
22 kg30 mg/kg/day3× per dayD = ? mg

A patient weighs 22 kg. The prescribed dose is 30 mg/kg per day, given in 3 equal doses. How many milligrams D are given per dose?

22 kg30 mg/kg/day3× per day
D = mg
4.Medium
25 kg2 mg/kg/day4× per dayD = ? mg

A patient weighs 25 kg. The prescribed dose is 2 mg/kg per day, given in 4 equal doses. How many milligrams D are given per dose?

25 kg2 mg/kg/day4× per day
D = mg
5.Hard
57 kg148 cmBSA = √(h·w/3600)100 mg/m²D = ? mg

A patient is 148 cm tall and weighs 57 kg. The prescription is 100 mg/m². Using the Mosteller formula BSA = √(height (cm) × weight (kg)/3600), find the dose D in mg.

148 cm57 kg100 mg/m²
D = mg
6.Hard
00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.911 mL

The prescription is 140 micrograms. The ampoule contains 0.5 mg/mL. Draw up the dose in the 1 mL syringe: what volume V do you give?

140 mcg0.5 mg/mL
V = mL

Answer key

  1. 1. V = 1 mL
  2. 2. V = 6 mL
  3. 3. D = 220 mg
  4. 4. D = 12.5 mg
  5. 5. D = 153.1 mg
  6. 6. V = 0.28 mL

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.