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A) Conversion of milligrams and micrograms . Drug dosage is generally given in grams (g) or fractions of a gram, milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg): 1g = 1000mg . 1mg = 1000mcg . Therefore, to convert grams to milligrams, you MULTIPLY by 1000: milligrams to micrograms MULTIPLY by 1000.
The Formula: Kilograms equals the weight in pounds divided by 2.2 kg = lbs / 2.2. Therefore a 220lb man weighs exactly 100kg 220/2.2 = 100. To convert from kilograms to pounds, you simply multiply the weight in pounds by 2.2 lbs = kg * 2.2. Therefore a 70kg woman would weigh 154lbs. 70 * 2.2 = 154.
8 Νοε 2021 · We used the DA method to calculate tablet doses, intravenous bolus doses and continuous IV drip rates in units per hours (u/hour) and micrograms per minute (mcg/minute). We will now take the DA method one step further to calculate weight-based continuous IV drips.
Now identify the information on the top left of the equation. In this example, it is 5 mcg. The order reads 5 mcg/kg/min. Therefore, 5 mcg goes on the top left, and kg/min is on the bottom left. To solve the equation, the client’s weight of 176 lb will also need to be converted within the equation.
12 Οκτ 2021 · In this blog, we will now use the DA method to calculate continuous IV drips in micrograms per minute (mcg/min). Don’t forget, every nurse should be comfortable with basic metric conversions. You can find a handy conversion chart in our Nursing Pocket Card: Common Calculations .
8 Οκτ 2016 · • Select a formula—the basic formula, the ratio-and-proportion method, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis—for calculating drug dosages. • Convert all measures to the same system and same unit of measure within the system before calculating drug dosage.
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)
