Easiest drug calculation method?

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I'm preparing for my first drug calculation test and am hoping for some input on what others think is the easiest drug calc method/formula. I have always, always, always struggled in math.....so the easier the better for me. We are not taught a particular method, just given the names of some books and basically we are teaching ourselves.

Thanks.

p.s. I know there are older posts for drug calc suggestions, but I am basically interested in the students who are now dealing with this now.

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Jillian please pm me, I have a few questions I was hoping you can help me?

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this formula:

d

---- x q

h

where d = dose or desired dose (what is ordered), h = what you have on hand and q = quantity which really i only use when calculating problems such as mg/ml, how many ml would you give?

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Definitely the formula method for me. I recommend the book "Calculate With Confidence" It tells you how to do every method in there.

That is an awesome book! :yeah: Definitely check it out if you can!

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