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A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs. Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format.
tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients.
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.
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. Simply click the picture below to access the metric table.
It includes conversion formulas and explanations for their application, making it a practical tool in everyday nursing practice. With this cheat sheet, nurses can quickly and confidently calculate the necessary dosage, ensuring patient safety and effective medication administration.
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.
**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.
