Dosage calculations involve considering factors like a patient's weight, age, medical condition and prescribed medication to determine the proper amount to administer. The document provides an overview of common abbreviations used in dosage calculations like lb for pound, kg for kilogram, mg for milligram and ml for milliliter. It aims to teach nurses how to accurately compute dosages based on standard measurement abbreviations and a patient's individual needs and profile.
Dosage calculations involve considering factors like a patient's weight, age, medical condition and prescribed medication to determine the proper amount to administer. The document provides an overview of common abbreviations used in dosage calculations like lb for pound, kg for kilogram, mg for milligram and ml for milliliter. It aims to teach nurses how to accurately compute dosages based on standard measurement abbreviations and a patient's individual needs and profile.
Dosage calculations involve considering factors like a patient's weight, age, medical condition and prescribed medication to determine the proper amount to administer. The document provides an overview of common abbreviations used in dosage calculations like lb for pound, kg for kilogram, mg for milligram and ml for milliliter. It aims to teach nurses how to accurately compute dosages based on standard measurement abbreviations and a patient's individual needs and profile.