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For some drugs the dosage required is calculated on a body weight basis. Body weight is measured in kilograms (kg) and so this dose is usually quoted as mg per kg. Other drugs (particularly cytotoxins) are prescribed in terms of the patient’s body surface area, which is obtained from nomograms.
23 lip 2021 · In this blog series we will review several drug calculation methods. The first technique is the universal formula or the “desired over have” method. Before we begin, every nurse should be comfortable with basic metric conversions. You can find a handy conversion chart in our Nursing Pocket Card: Common Calculations.
Knowing how to accurately calculate the amount needed is vital for the safety of the client. This chapter will review the units of measure used in drug calculations, introduce drug labels and explain how to interpret them, and acquaint the learner with various methods for performing drug calculations.
27 lut 2023 · Calculate the dose in ml required for this patient. Resources. BNF: Nitrofurantoin; Solution. Step 1: Calculate the dose of nitrofurantoin for this patient based on their weight. Dose (mg) = 750 micrograms x 9.5 kg = 7125 micrograms. Step 2: Convert the units. 7125 micrograms = 7125/1000 = 7.125 mg
This is a comprehensive dosage calculation review for nursing students. In this review we will start by working basic metric conversions and then progress to solving more complex dosage calculations.
28 cze 2018 · The nurse’s quick guide to I.V. drug calculations – This article will provide a simple and concise method for accurate computation using basic calculations. Dimensional analysis: Calculate dosages the easy way – This article introduces the DA method of performing dosage calculations to practicing nurses.
8 paź 2016 · Six calculation methods are explained. Four are general methods: (1) basic formula, (2) ratio and proportion, (3) fractional equation, and (4) dimensional analysis. The nurse should select one of these general methods for the calculation of drug dosages.
