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ATI DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE FIVE STAR RATED CONVERTING POUNDS TO KILOGRAMS STEP OUTLINE VIEW For example, the client’s weight is 128 lb. Determine this client’s weight in kg. (Round to the tenth.) STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement you need to calculate? kg STEP 2: Set up an equation and solve for X, with X representing the amount of kilograms. Cross multiply and solve for X. X = 58.1818 STEP 3: Round if necessary, using general rounding rules. You should also follow policies and pr...

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Dosage Calculations Questions and Answers Rated A+ 6 rights of medication administration patient, time, dose, route, medication, documentation Midnight in military time 0000 should not be used q.d., q.o.d., .5 should be 0.5, 1.0 should be 1, no fractions, do not use greater than or less than signs, do not use the symbol for "mcg" Cap Capsule Elix elixir g, gm, Gm gram gtt drop SR sustained/slow release ss one half Supp suppository V.O. verbal order PO, po, os by mouth sc, SC, SQ su...

Dosage Calculations Chapter 52 Latest 2023 Already Passed Ensuring Safe Dosage Calculations In order to be able to calculate dosages, you must understand and be able to perform basic math accurately. Whether you are using a calculator or doing it by hand, accuracy is key. Remember that a minor mistake in basic math can mean major errors in the patient's medication. When you perform any calculation, think about the answer you obtain and determine if it is reasonable. Consider this example: Whil...

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