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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: Conversions; Oral Liquid Medications; Capsules and Tablets; IV Boluses; IV Flow Rates (gtts/min) IV Flow Rate (mL/hr) IV Flow Rates (Infusion Time)
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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.
Follow these four steps to easily calculate your patient's accurate drug dosage. Find out what's in your I.V. bottle (drug concentration or number of mL of fluid). Determine in which units your drug is measured (units/hour, mg/hour, or mcg/kg/minute).
Intravenous drug administration is a fundamental task widely undertaken by nurses and midwives and is underpinned by legal and professional requirements. It is a core nursing/midwifery skill. Incorrect drug calculations can lead to medication errors which have
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.
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.
5 kwi 2023 · This practical learning module is aimed at helping nurses learn, practise and update their numerical skills to ensure the safe administration of intravenous (IV) medication.
