NURS 3524 Study Guide - Nasogastric Intubation, Diluent, Hypervolemia
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1 teaspoon = 5 ml / cc. 1 tablespoon = 15 ml / cc. How to calculate medication dose using ration / proportion. 16 oz = 1 pound (body weight) Total number of milliliters ordered = ml / hr number of hours to run. Milliliters per hour x tubing drip factor = gtt/min. In pediatrics you need to carry out to the hundredths (do not round especially in the infant or small child) pounds divided by 2. 2 = 9. 23 kilograms. First need to convert 5 ounces to a fraction of a pound 5 divided by 16 = 0. 31. Notes medication would be calculated based on 9. 23 kilograms. Mg / kg dosing based on weight (kg) Iv administration of meds per volutrol or syringe pump. For a dosage of medication to be safe, it must fall within the safe range as listed in a drug. Dosage based on mg/kg and body surface area.
