[starbucksnurse]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question on formulas. I just want to know if D X Q is the correct medication formula. H

Also, the more zeros in front of the number the smaller the amount? Or do I have it backwards. Sorry....it's been a while.

[mcknis]

I have not heard of the DxQ, but maybe someone else here will know. Regarding the zero's...the more zeros behind the decimal, the smaller the number. Ex - 0.025mg is smaller than 0.25mg. But, on the other side of the decimal place it is just the opposite. Ex - 10 is bigger than 1. I know that was probably common sense, but thought i'd throw it in there.

[marilynmom]

I think what your asking about is D/H*Q which is desired or ordered amount over what you have on hand times quantity. For example is the MD orders 25mg medx and you have a 10ml vial with 50mg per 3ml that would be 25/50*3ml=1.5ml medx

0.0003 is much smaller than 0.03