Drug Calcuations Flashcards
1
Q
Formula to calculate drip rate (dpm)
A
Volume (mL) x drops (mL) / time (h) x 60
2
Q
Formula to calculate oral/iv infusion
A
What I want (mL) / What I’ve got (mL) x volume of stock (mL)
3
Q
Formula to calculate rate (mL/h)
A
Volume (mL) / Time (h)
4
Q
Formula to calculate time (h)
A
Volume (mL) / Rate (mL/h)
5
Q
Formula to calculate volume
A
Rate (mL/h) x Time (h)
6
Q
Formula to calculate infusion rate per hour
A
Volume (mL) / Number of hours to be infused over
7
Q
Formula to calculate dose by weight
A
Dose Per Kg x Weight (Kg) = Total dose per 24 hours
8
Q
Formula to calculate dose by weight per eight hours
A
Dose Per Kg x Weight (Kg) = Total dose per 24 hours / 3 =
