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    This document provides an overview of the basic formula used for drug calculations in nursing pharmacology. It defines the components of the formula as D for the desired dose, H for the drug on hand, and V for the volume of the drug. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the formula to determine the number of capsules, tablets, or milliliters of liquid medication a patient should receive based on the ordered dose. Exercises at the end direct the reader to practice additional problems copying the questions and showing their work.

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    This document provides an overview of the basic formula used for drug calculations in nursing pharmacology. It defines the components of the formula as D for the desired dose, H for the drug on hand, and V for the volume of the drug. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the formula to determine the number of capsules, tablets, or milliliters of liquid medication a patient should receive based on the ordered dose. Exercises at the end direct the reader to practice additional problems copying the questions and showing their work.

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    Lesson 2 : Drug Calculations

    The Basic Formula

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    Objectives
    At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

    • Gain understanding of the formula used in drug


    calculations in nursing pharmacology.

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    The basic formula (BF):

    D × V
    H
    Where;
    • D is the desired dose (as ordered)
    • H is the drug on hand (available)
    • V is the vehicle or volume of a drug (tablet, capsule, liquid)

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    Order: Cefaclor 0.5g PO bid DESIRED DOSE

    How many capsules should the


    patient receive per dose?

    DRUG ON HAND

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    Solutions:
    a. Convert g to mg
    0.5 g X 1000 mg
    1g
    500 mg

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    b. The basic formula
    D × V
    H
    500 mg X 1
    500 mg
    1 capsule / dose
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    Order: Phenobarbital 30mg PO STAT

    How many tablets should the


    patient receive per dose?
    D = 30 mg
    H = 15 mg
    V = 1 tab

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    The basic formula
    D × V
    H
    30 mg X 1 tab
    15 mg
    = 2 tablets/dose
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    Order: Give 220 mg paracetamol
    (Tempra) q4 hours for fever. How
    many mL will you give per dose.

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    D = 220 mg
    H = 120 mg
    V = 5 ml

    220 mg X 5 ml
    120 mg
    9.16 or 9.2 ml

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    EXERCISES

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    Give 1.8 mg Allerkid OD @ HS.
    How many mL will you give?
    1.8 mg × 1 ml
    2.5 mg

    0.72 ml

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    Give Norvasc 5 mg OD in the
    morning.
    How many tablet/s will you give per
    dose? 5 mg × 1 tab
    10 mg

    0.5 tab or ½ tab

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    A vial of ampicillin contains 500mg of the medication
    per 100ml of solution. If a patient requires a dosage of
    2.5 g of ampicillin, how many ml of solution should be
    administered?
    2.5 g × 100 ml
    500 mg
    2.5 g ×1000mg = 2,500 mg
    1g
    2,500 mg × 100 ml
    500mg
    500 ml
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    The doctor orders 650mg acetaminophen
    P.O., but the drug is available in 325mg
    tablets. How many tablet/s should you give?
    650 mg
    325 mg
    2 x 1 tab

    2 tabs per dose

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    Answer the Focused Questions
    uploaded on Google Classroom.
    Instructions: Copy the problem and
    answer. Show your solutions.

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