Desired Over Have Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students and Nurses NCLEX
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The text explains the desired over have method for dosage calculations, involving dividing the desired dose by the amount on hand and multiplying by the quantity. Unit matching is crucial for cancellation, with examples provided for practical application.
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- The "desired over have" method is a formula used for dosage calculations, where the desired dose is divided by what is on hand and multiplied by the quantity to find the dose to be administered, emphasizing the importance of matching units for proper cancellation and the need for conversions if units differ.
- Practice problems demonstrating the application of this method, like determining the number of capsules or converting grams to milligrams, highlight the practical utility of this approach in ensuring accurate dosage calculations and provide a structured framework for learning and application.
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Recent questions
What is the desired over have method?
A formula for solving dosage calculations.
How do you set up the desired over have formula?
Place the desired dose over what is on hand.
Why is it important for units to match in the desired over have method?
Units must match for proper cancellation.
Can you provide an example of using the desired over have method?
Determining the number of capsules to administer.
How do you ensure accurate dosage calculations with the desired over have method?
Align units for proper cancellation.
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Dosage Calculations: Desired Over Have Method
- The desired over have method is a formula used for solving dosage calculations, with other methods like ratio proportion or dimensional analysis also available.
- In this method, the desired dose (ordered by the provider) is divided by what is on hand (dispensed from the pharmacy) and multiplied by the quantity (volume or amount on hand).
- The formula setup involves placing the desired dose over what is on hand, then multiplying by the quantity to find the dose to be administered.
- Units in the desired and on-hand parts must match for cancellation; if not, conversions are necessary using the metric table.
- Practice problems illustrate the method, such as determining the number of capsules to administer based on ordered and on-hand doses.
- Another example involves converting grams to milligrams for accurate dosage calculations, ensuring units align for proper cancellation.
- The method concludes with a summary of how to use the desired over have method for dosage calculations, with additional resources available for further learning.
