Math Flashcards
Young Rule
age of child +12
Age of child divided by the answer
Multiply the answer with average adult dose.
Age child in months
When the months are given divide it by 12 and you will get the amount in years.
MG/KG/DAY
Multiply the Mg and Kg = per day
Divide 24 by the amount of hours ( q5h) = how many times it’s taken in a day.
2) Divide the per day / with how many times it’s taken in a day.
You will get the per dose.
Volume Divided Time
Rate
Rate * Time
Volume
Volume divided Rate
Time
Clarks Rule
Weight of child in Pounds divided by 150
Multiply the answer with average adult dose
Ratios Start Off With
5mg/ML
5mg/ Tsp
Ratio can be written
1/2
1•2
Concentration expressed as
Units
Tablets
units
mL
Calculating of Doses
Desired Dose divided
Dose on Hand
Multiply answer with Quantity
IV Sets are expressed as
10 drops/ ML
15 drops/ ML
60 drops/ ML
