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Introduction. Registered Nurses (RN) are increasingly required to perform complex, mathematical, drug-related calculations. This package is designed to assist the nurse to become competent in making drug calculations and can also be used as a reference guide.
Formula: 10 mg × 1 tab = x tab 5 mg KEY POINTS: Learn the method of your choice; study the setup. To arrive at the correct answer, the units of measurement must be set up so that they cancel. Working With a Method of Calculation Solve the following problems using the method of your choice. 1. The order is for 50 mg. The pharmacy sends 25
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)
In current nursing practice, the need to calculate drug dosages is not uncommon. These calculations have to be performed competently and accurately to ensure that the nurse – and more importantly the patient – is not put at risk. This book provides an aid to the basics of mathematics and drug calculations.
THE SIMPLE 6-STEP PROCESS FOR GETTING DOSE CALC PROBLEMS RIGHT: . r with it. Don’t worry, I’ll go through some practice problems on the next few pages to get you more comfortab. Step 1: What do I need? What unit of measurement do you need? . Write this on the right of your paper. Step 2: What is the order? .
Dosage calculation is a mandatory skill for nurses in any clinical setting. Since medication administration is one of the primary roles of clinical nurses, being able to calculate correct dosages is paramount to safe practice.
How many capsules should be given to the patient? Given: D = 1.5 g. H = 500 mg. Q = 1 capsule. Step 1: Since the desired dose is in grams, but the capsules available on hand are in milligrams, convert 1.5 grams (g for short) into mg. Step 2: Use the formula to calculate the number of capsules that should be given. x = 3 capsules.
