Nursing calculators for medical dosage equations and formulas. We will use the dosage formula to calculate the correct amount of medication for one dose. Lets examine the terms in the formula before using it.
Weight is the patients weight expressed in kg or lb.
Total Volume to infuse mL Time h mLh. Example 2 The nurse practitioner ordered 50 mg and the medication comes in syringes that are 1000 mg in 4 ml. A certain amount of drug with a specified concentration to be given at a desired dose X Desired Dose x Drip Set Drug Concentration. Total Volume to infuse mL Time h mLh.