math help pleeeese

what kind of math?

I also never like the one they gave us with ccross multiplying, I could do it but i like this is the one I found better

drug orded

_________ X the form= amount to give

drug available

I'll give you an example you are orgered to give 7 mg of a drug and you have a vial that contailns 10mg/ml

7mg

_____ X 1ml = .7 ml to be given

10mg

This formula also works for tabs to tel you how many to give of if you need a half.

hope that helps

Thank You

Thank You I Am Ok On The On Hand / Doctor Order

Its The Dram To Ml And So On A Trick To Rember It All In The Right Order Would Help

Hello Jeff,

the conversion of drams to mL's is 1 dram = 4 mL

I am not sure of an easy way to remember it all. To me the apothocary sucks. They are difficult to remember. But you should note that apthocary is not exact, neither is household. My best advice to try to memorize this is get yourself one of those plastic medicine cups. The kind that is clear with all the little lines and measurements. Maybe steal it from the hospital you go to school at or if you have one around the house from a bottle of cold syrup.

IF drams are not marked on it... then write it on yourself. and keep it for reference.

30 mL = 2 TBSP = 1 Fl OZ = 8 drams

15 mL = 1 TBSP = 1/2 OZ = 4 drams

5 ml = 1 tsp

Let me know what else you need help with,

Angie