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Dosage Calculations
Nursing Math Made Easy
Apex Nursing Academy is here to help you break down nursing math. We're here to help you ACE those math exams and most importantly help you prepare for NCLEX style math questions.
Basic Math Example
The health care provider orders acetaminophen 650 mg po twice a day for arthritis pain. The pharmacy supplies acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. How many tab(s) will the nurse administer per dose? __________
Advanced Math Example
The health care provider orders Normal Saline 0.9% to be infused at 150 mL/hr. The drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should be given? __________
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