I used the bix index cards. You want the "odd ball" side effects of the meds...they all have N/V/D...pay attention to leg pains, jaw pain, disturbed color vision, etc. Keep the notecards you make...
If you just remember the equation "desiered over have x quantity" you will always be able to figure out your dosage. When you are converting, the decimal gets moved 3 places to the left or right...
Lorrie34 replied to LovelyGraduatedNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students
I just graduated LPN school in December 2009....I feel your pain. There is a lot of studying coming out of the gate in school and it feels like everything is thrown at you at once. I PROMISE you, it...
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