Dosage Calc Equations

Question 1

microdrip

Answer 1

mL ordered x 60 gtts/mL
______________________ = gtts/minute
administration time in mins

Question 2

IV pump

Answer 2

mL ordered x 60 min/hour
_______________________ = mL/hr
administration time in mins

Question 3

dosage

Answer 3

dosage ordered
______________ x Quantity = amount to give
Dose on Hand

Question 4

drop factor

Answer 4

amt. of solution (mL) x Drop factor
_____________________________ = gtts/ min
administration time in minutes

Question 5

how to convert weight to kg

Answer 5

divide lbs by 2.2 make sure not to round off

Question 6

make sure to check labels and multiply

Answer 6

check label and multiply by (per mL)

Question 7

make sure to look at

Answer 7

doses per day…(every 8 hours? BID?)

Question 8

make sure to

Answer 8

label correctly (units, mL, mins, gtts)