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dosage is quoted as mg per square metre (m²). Therefore, for an individual patient, dosage required is obtained by MULTIPLYING the number of milligrams by that patient’s weight or surface area.
The Nursing Dosage Conversion Chart Cheat Sheet is a comprehensive reference tool that includes essential information for converting and calculating drug dosages, as the cheat sheet includes basic conversion formulas, IV drip rate calculations, pediatric dosage calculations, and more.
Dosage Calculations Packet. Dr. Tammy Dean, DNP, RN, CNE. Dean of the Caylor School of Nursing. Lincoln Memorial University. Note: Simple calculators may be used when completing this Dosage Calculations Packet and on quizzes and/or exams. Unit I – Basic Mathematics Review.
Dosage Conversion Chart (book) WEBPacked with real clinical examples and practice problems, this pocket-sized reference guides you step-by-step through the problem-solving and practical applications required in the nursing workplace.
**Special Note for converting between fluid ounces and milliliters: 8 fl. oz. = 250 mL = 1 cup (NOT 8 fl. oz. x 30 mL/fl.oz. = 240 mL) 4 fl. oz. = 125 mL = 1 2 cup (NOT 4 fl. oz. x 30 mL/fl.oz. = 120 mL) These are direct conversions as used in nursing practice! For all other conversions (e.g. 3 fl. oz) use 1 fl. oz. = 30 mL to convert.
This is a printable metric table for dosage and calculation quizzes. Print this metric table off of your printer and have it handy while you watch the video series. The metric table is in Microsoft docx format.
Packed with real clinical examples and practice problems, this pocket-sized reference guides you step-by-step through the problem-solving and practical applications required in the nursing workplace. A handy pull-out quick reference card delivers fast access to basic equivalents, conversion factors and math formulas.
