How To Do Medication Dosage Calculations (Basics)
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The video provides an overview of medication calculation questions, including key terms and the formula for calculations. Two practice questions illustrate the importance of distinguishing between dose and volume in medication calculations.
Insights
- Understanding the distinction between dose and volume is crucial in medication calculations, as seen in the practice questions involving metformin and dilantin.
- The formula for medication calculations involves breaking down the desired dose, on-hand dose, and vehicle, providing a structured approach to accurately determine medication quantities.
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Recent questions
What are the key terms in medication calculations?
Root, medication, dose, and vehicle.
How is the formula for medication calculations structured?
Into desired dose, on-hand dose, and vehicle.
How do you differentiate between dose and volume in medication calculations?
Dose is the amount of medication, while volume is the quantity of liquid.
How can medication calculation questions be practiced?
By solving scenarios involving specific patient needs and available medication strengths.
What is discussed in a video on medication calculation questions?
Explanation of terms, formula breakdown, and practice scenarios.
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Summary
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Mastering Medication Calculation Basics
- Video discussing medication calculation questions
- Explanation of general terms like root, medication, dose, and vehicle
- Introduction to the formula for medication calculations
- Breakdown of the formula into desired dose, on-hand dose, and vehicle
- Practice question 1: Patient needs 500mg of metformin, available in 250mg tablets
- Practice question 2: Patient needs 50mg of dilantin, available in 125mg per 5ml concentration
- Emphasis on distinguishing between dose and volume in medication calculations
