I have three assignments. Here’s the first one.
A prescriber writes a prescription for the following compound:
Hydroquinone powder 2%
Urea 5%
Salicylic acid 10%
Flucinonide 0.05% cream, qs
Dispense: 300 grams.
Calculate the number of grams of each of the 4 ingredients in the compound. Show your calculations for each ingredient. See the example in this module’s lecture, “Compounding Calculations” as reference for showing your work in this assignment.
For case scenario- all questions.
For course project just the critical thinking question.
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Introduction:
Dear Medical College Students,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As your medical professor, it is my responsibility to provide you with challenging yet relevant assignments that will enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of medicine.
Assignment 1:
Prescription Calculation:
To calculate the number of grams of each of the four ingredients in the compound, we need to use the following formula:
Percentage strength x Total quantity of the compound = Quantity of the ingredient
Here are the calculations for each ingredient:
Hydroquinone powder 2%:
Quantity of Hydroquinone = 2% x 300 g = 6 g
Urea 5%:
Quantity of Urea = 5% x 300 g = 15 g
Salicylic acid 10%:
Quantity of Salicylic acid = 10% x 300 g = 30 g
Flucinonide 0.05% cream:
Quantity of Flucinonide = qs (Quantity sufficient)
Note: qs is a Latin abbreviation that means to use the amount of the ingredient as needed to prepare the required amount of the compound.
Course project critical thinking question:
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your understanding and approach to providing medical care to patients? What lessons have you learned, and how will you apply these lessons in your future practice?
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Stay safe and healthy.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Medical Professor