Drug Calculation
Formula: D X Q=X
S
10 RIGHTS TO DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Right Drug Right Documentation
D – Desired Dose Right Patient Right History and Assessment
Right Dose Right to Refuse
S – Dose on Hand Right Route Right Evaluation
Q – Quantity on Hand Right Time and Frequency Right Information and Education
X -Amount to be Administered
Ex.: SOLUTION:
The doctor orders Catapres Convert first :
0.1 mg x 1000mcg = 100mcg
300mcg p.o every 8 hrs. You have
1 mg
0.1 mg tablets on hand. How many
tablets would you administer? 300 mcg
X 1 tab = 3 tabs
100 mcg
The physician orders Dilantin in an SOLUTION:
oral suspension 0.1 gm p.o. The Convert first :
0.1 gm x 1000mg = 100mg
pharmacy sends up a bottle labelled
125mg in 5 ml. How many ml should 1 gm
the nurse administers? 100 mg
125 mg
X 5 ml = 4 ml
Common Dosage Administration Schedules:
AC/ac - Before meals h/hr - hour
PC/pc - After meals HS/hs - at bedtime
Ad lib - As desired qh - every hour
OD - Once a day q2h - every 2 hours
BID - Two times a day q4h - every 4 hours
TID - Three times a day q6h - every 6 hours
QID - Four times a day q8h - every 8 hours
PRN - As needed STAT - give immediately/now
