Abstract
In this lab, we tested and neutralized low dose aspirin and regular strength aspirin using Sodium Hydroxide. We tested how much NaOH it took to neutralize low dose aspirin and regular strength aspirin using a burette so that little drops of NaOH can drop at a time. We then swirled the solution. We knew that it was neutralized when the solution was a light pink. In my results, I found that it took 5.00mL of NaOH to neutralize low dose aspirin and it took 18.10mL to neutralize the regular strength aspirin.
Titration is a way to determine how much acid is in a solution by adding just enough base. When you neutralize it, it means that the number of moles of acid (H+) is combined with an equal number of moles of the base (OH-).
Present Technology
Proper dosing of medications is important for the safety of the patient. Pharmacists determine the correct dose of a medication based on age, weight, genetics, and lifestyle. They can calculate the amount of solution that will neutralize the medication using the principles that they already know. Also, they can use the method of titration. Pharmacists need to determine different doses for different people because not everyone has the same age, weight, genetics, and lifestyle. In addition, if nurses or pharmacists calculate the dosage incorrectly, it can cause serious consequences to the patient.
There are many ways that we can improve in the ways we determine dosage. For example, instead of a nurse or pharmacist doing the math, we can create a machine that determines how much solution needs to be added so that it can be neutralized. With the technology that we have in the current day, I'm sure that they can make this happen so that less people can get hurt by their medication.
In this lab, we tested and neutralized low dose aspirin and regular strength aspirin using Sodium Hydroxide. We tested how much NaOH it took to neutralize low dose aspirin and regular strength aspirin using a burette so that little drops of NaOH can drop at a time. We then swirled the solution. We knew that it was neutralized when the solution was a light pink. In my results, I found that it took 5.00mL of NaOH to neutralize low dose aspirin and it took 18.10mL to neutralize the regular strength aspirin.
Titration is a way to determine how much acid is in a solution by adding just enough base. When you neutralize it, it means that the number of moles of acid (H+) is combined with an equal number of moles of the base (OH-).
Present Technology
Proper dosing of medications is important for the safety of the patient. Pharmacists determine the correct dose of a medication based on age, weight, genetics, and lifestyle. They can calculate the amount of solution that will neutralize the medication using the principles that they already know. Also, they can use the method of titration. Pharmacists need to determine different doses for different people because not everyone has the same age, weight, genetics, and lifestyle. In addition, if nurses or pharmacists calculate the dosage incorrectly, it can cause serious consequences to the patient.
There are many ways that we can improve in the ways we determine dosage. For example, instead of a nurse or pharmacist doing the math, we can create a machine that determines how much solution needs to be added so that it can be neutralized. With the technology that we have in the current day, I'm sure that they can make this happen so that less people can get hurt by their medication.