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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. You will learn how to work the following drug calculation problems:
1. The simple 6-step process for getting dose calc problems right 2. Practice problems 3. Must know dosage calculation conversions And if you want more practice with dosage calculations, be sure to check out this playlist on YouTube. All my best, Christina
Dosage Calculation Competency • Applicants to the LPN-to-Associate Degree "Bridge"Nursing Program must document competency indosage calculation that is equivalent to the content covered in NUR 135. • The minimum accuracy rate is 78%, and is the same as the minimum pass rate for traditional four
Drug dosage calculations are required when the amount of medication ordered (or desired) is different from what is available on hand for the nurse to administer. Formula: Amount DESIRED (D) X QUANTITY (Q) = Y (Tablets Required) Amount on HAND (H)
Dosage Calculation - Worksheet. Dosage calculation is done to calculate the required number/volume of drug(s) to administer to the patient. The medication might be administered in two ways; tablet form and fluid form.
Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Education Donegal & Letterkenny University Hospital, June 2020 9 Performing Drug Calculations To calculate the correct dose of drug, use the following formula. There are 2 examples of formula 1 Formula 1 A) Dose require x Volume Dose Available B) WIG (Want, In, Got) What you Want x in What you’ve Got
