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28 Ιουν 2018 · The nurse’s quick guide to I.V. drug calculations – This article will provide a simple and concise method for accurate computation using basic calculations. Dimensional analysis: Calculate dosages the easy way – This article introduces the DA method of performing dosage calculations to practicing nurses.
23 Ιουλ 2021 · In the universal formula (or “desired over have method”), the desired amount (D) is the dose prescribed and the amount on hand (H) or the amount you “have” is the available dose or concentration. The quantity (Q) is the form and amount in which the drug is supplied (i.e. tablet, capsule, liquid).
Understanding how to properly calculate dosage is important for nurses. This video provides additional information on the Formula or Desired Over Have method of dosage calculations.
16 Οκτ 2017 · To calculate and administer the correct dose of a medicine to a patient, nurses need to understand the different measurements used for drug dosages in healthcare and be able to convert between different units of measurement.
As the nurse, you’ll perform medication calculations to ensure the correct dose of a prescribed medication is administered. The three methods for drug calculations are basic formula, also called Desired over Have; ratio and proportion; and dimensional analysis. Let’s take a deeper look into the basic formula method.
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)
In this review, I will demonstrate three different methods to solve dosage calculation problems: dimensional analysis, the desired over have method, and ratio and proportion. After reviewing this information, don’t forget to access the free series on nursing school dosage calculations.
