Can someone bump any medical math.....

emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Jun 30, 2006

There are a few stickys around with lots of links for learning/practicing calculations. So far, I think the best one is http://www.maagnursing.com/MedCal/module1_1.php. I'll be spending August reviewing calculations and chemistry myself.

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Jul 1, 2006

that medication calculation tutorial from the university of san francisco school of nursing given above is very good. you can access it free but you might have to register to get into the program.

here are some older threads you might want to check out for other helpful tips and links:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/failed-my-1st-math-proficiency-test-148569-3.html#post1566761

https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/dosage-calculations-88867.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/conversion-charts-137275.html#post1570363

https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/iv-therapy-quizzes-lpn-students-142816.html#post1519084

https://allnurses.com/forums/f198/chemistry-help-anyone-139468.html?highlight=conversions

https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/any-good-websites-practice-pediatric-dosage-calculations-151788.html#post1595589 - list of sites for pediatric problems only

other sites you might want to check out:

http://www.csufresno.edu/nursingstudents/fsnc/formulas.htm - a page of formulas for calculating medication problems from the fresno state nursing club. includes formulas for ratio and proportion, iv drips rates and a drip rate short cut method.

http://www.csufresno.edu/nursingstudents/fsnc/conversions.htm - metric and standard conversion charts from fresno state nursing club very nicely presented

http://www.nursesdrughandbook.com/safe_drug_admin/calculations_compatibility/conversionsandcalculations.cfm - here are quick reference tables of conversions and calculations on one page from the nursing spectrum drug handbook. with this page of tables is information to convert from one unit of measure to another, convert between fahrenheit and celsius, and practical formulas to calculate drug dosages and rates of iv administration. nice resource!

http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/mathindex2.html - basic tutorial on getting started with pharmacology math. at the bottom of this home page is a drop down box where you link into any of the following subjects: common conversion factors/equivalencies, common abbreviations, ratio and proportion, iv problems, titration problems, and pediatric pharmacology math.

http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/default.html -- the start page of this pharmacology math tutorial presented by the nursing department at the san antonio college. by clicking on the "go figure" button you can access quizzes on basic med calculations, iv, pediatric and ob med calculations. the quizzes all have answers. follow the directions.

http://home.sc.rr.com/nurdosagecal/ - med calc for nurses from central carolina technical college. explanations and quizzes (with answers) on the following subjects: measurements, conversions, oral dosages, parenteral dosages, iv flow rates, dose by weight, iv push meds, critical care iv's and tube feeding.

http://www-isu.indstate.edu/mary/tutorial.htm - from the indiana state university a "basics" page on medication math with explanations on how to do a number of different types of medications problems (including iv problems), conversions and dimensional analysis with links to lots of practice quizzes.

http://go.dbcc.edu/hhps/nursing/medication_calculations.html - from daytona beach community college nursing department. this is the home page that links into the above. all kinds of nursing math worksheets of calculation problems with answers for tablets, ivs, peds and ob meds

http://www.lww.com/promos1/karch/images/05-karch.pdf - calculating pediatric dosages start on page 6. includes fried's, clark's, young's, and surface area rules.

good luck with your class!