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Oct 15, 2009 11:30 PM

HELP ME touch up on my drug dosage calculations!!


Okay, so my NLN test is next friday and i am trying to brush up on my drug dosage calculations- its been like 2 semesters since i took it so i just need a quick brush up.

I know how to convert such as Kg, g, mg, mcg.... but i can't remember drips..... help??

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from genmb
Old Oct 17, 2009, 01:50 PM

Smile Re: HELP ME touch up on my drug dosage calculations!!
Hi, I am now in my 4th semester and my instructor showed us an easy calculation on Drip factor. It has worked great for me. I hope this helps. Drip = total ml/total mins X drip factor
Remember to convert hours into mins. For example 1 hour equals 60 minutes.
I hope this helps

Geniva
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from readytoroll
Old Oct 19, 2009, 09:24 PM

Default Re: HELP ME touch up on my drug dosage calculations!!
Try this... http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/ivprob.html It's really simple and straight forward!
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