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    Computation For Medication and Iv Regulation

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    This document defines key terms and concepts related to medication and IV regulation, including: 1. Flow rate, drip rate, dose, concentration, and drop factor which are used to measure and calculate medication delivery. 2. Titration is defined as adjusting IV medication dosage within prescribed parameters to achieve a desired effect. 3. Recommended volumes for different types of medication administration including intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV injections are provided. Formulas are also provided for calculating tablet dosages based on desired dosage and stock strength, as well as mixtures and solutions based on desired dosage, stock volume, and stock strength. The document concludes with notes on calculating IV rates in

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    This document defines key terms and concepts related to medication and IV regulation, including: 1. Flow rate, drip rate, dose, concentration, and drop factor which are used to measure and calculate medication delivery. 2. Titration is defined as adjusting IV medication dosage within prescribed parameters to achieve a desired effect. 3. Recommended volumes for different types of medication administration including intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV injections are provided. Formulas are also provided for calculating tablet dosages based on desired dosage and stock strength, as well as mixtures and solutions based on desired dosage, stock volume, and stock strength. The document concludes with notes on calculating IV rates in

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    This document defines key terms and concepts related to medication and IV regulation, including: 1. Flow rate, drip rate, dose, concentration, and drop factor which are used to measure and calculate medication delivery. 2. Titration is defined as adjusting IV medication dosage within prescribed parameters to achieve a desired effect. 3. Recommended volumes for different types of medication administration including intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV injections are provided. Formulas are also provided for calculating tablet dosages based on desired dosage and stock strength, as well as mixtures and solutions based on desired dosage, stock volume, and stock strength. The document concludes with notes on calculating IV rates in

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    Computation For Medication and Iv Regulation

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    This document defines key terms and concepts related to medication and IV regulation, including: 1. Flow rate, drip rate, dose, concentration, and drop factor which are used to measure and calculate medication delivery. 2. Titration is defined as adjusting IV medication dosage within prescribed parameters to achieve a desired effect. 3. Recommended volumes for different types of medication administration including intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV injections are provided. Formulas are also provided for calculating tablet dosages based on desired dosage and stock strength, as well as mixtures and solutions based on desired dosage, stock volume, and stock strength. The document concludes with notes on calculating IV rates in

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    COMPUTATION

    FOR MEDICATION
    AND IV
    REGULATION
    Terms & Terminology

    1. FLOW RATE: is the volume per unit time


    usually expressed as ml/hr. can be ml/min or
    ml/sec
    2. DRIP RATE: is the number of drops per unit
    time usually expressed as drops/min (dpm)

    Terms & Terminology


    3.DOSE:amountofdrugperunittimegiventothe
    patientexpressedasmg/min, g/hr or IU/min

    4. CONCENTRATION: amount of the drug in a


    given volume usually expressed as mg/ml, g/l
    or mIU/ml

    Terms & Terminology


    5. DROP FACTOR: is the number of drops per


    unit volume. Expressed as drops/ml

    6. TITRATION: adjustment of the IV


    medication dosage within prescribed
    parameters to achieve a desired effect.

    Recommended Volume for


    Administration Per Sites:

    Intradermal = 0.1 - 0.5 Intramuscular injection =


    2.5 - 3.0 ml per site (1 ml in
    ml (allergy testing)
    the deltoid)

    Subcutaneous injection = IV injection (IV push) = 1 –


    0.5 - 1.0 ml per site 60 ml
    Calculating Tablet Dosages

    In calculating tablet dosages, the


    following formula is useful
    Number of tablets = 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑
    dosage/s𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡h
    Example:
    Orders 1,500 mg of calcium carbonate for
    the patient. The drug is available in
    250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be
    given to the patient?
    Number of tablets = 1500 mg/250 𝑚𝑔 = 6
    tablets
    Calculating Mixture and Solutions

    • The following formula is useful in


    calculating mixtures and solutions
    :
    * Amount of solution to be given=
    (Desired dosage/ stock volume) x 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘
    𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡h

    Example:
    The orders 375 mg of cefuroxime for the patient. The drug is
    available in 750 mg vial. You plan to dilute it in 10 mL of sterile
    water. How much should you give to your patient?

    Amount of solution to be given = 375 𝑚𝑔 x 10 ml 750 𝑚𝑔


    • = 0.5 mg x 10 ml = 5 ml
    Calculate IV
    Rate – drops per
    minute

    Calculate IV
    Rate – mL per
    hour and minute

    IV REGULATIONS
    IV REGULATIONS
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    listening!
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