Dosage Calculations (Comprehensive Review)

[@lorettafulleord8963]

You’re the only one I’ve found so far that made it so simple. Failed my dosage exam on day 3. Watched your video on day 4 and passed with a 95 on the 5th day! ❤

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Loretta Fulleord! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@maribelsmith58]

hello, I just want to say thank you so much for these videos! Question, when I was reviewing the first question, mine says 5.0 (0.5*1=.5 and 1*0.125=.1, so I divided it as .5/.1 and got 5.0) for tablet, but the answer she got was 4.0, as I recalculated mine to end up with a 4.0 tablet.. means she calculated it as 0.5/0.125? do we not follow the numbers we came up with before we divide? I'm a bit confused.

[@NursingSOS]

@maribelsmith58 are you reffering to the question with the medication Digoxin? You would divide 0.5mg (our order), by 0.125mg/tablet (what we have on hand), to end up with only tablets (the mg cancel out) and you would get 4 tablets. You wouldn't do any rounding until the very end. I hope that helps clarify it for you.

[@lisaalora1606]

Hi, I recently started watching you videos because I am a new nursing student, started in August. Its been overwhelming to say the least but watching your videos has been giving me a sense of calmness. I just took my first theory and dosage calc/basic math exams today and unfortunately I didn't do as well as I was hoping on the dosage calc (waiting for my results on theory, hopefully I did great). I literally sat in my car crying and praying to God that this is not the end of my nursing career/dream. To see that you posted a video on dosage calc today is sign to not to give up and keep pushing and practicing! I plan on taking as much notes from this video and practicing because I do believe I should've spent as much time studying dosage calc as I did theory, but I dont want to dwell on the past. I want to move forward and practice and study for my next exam. Please keep up the good work. It is very much appreciated. have a blessed day!

[@NursingSOS]

lisa alora, you CAN do this!!! Don't give up! You will do AMAZING things, and each day intentionally decide to do better, be stronger, and take action towards your goal! You've got this, friend! 😊

[@Sansan-iu1wr]

10 months later, how are you doing in your courses now

[@shevyweston5088]

How are you doing now?

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

How is it going for you now?

[@Zaraistheone]

Did you pass

[@amc880]

I just a little bit "confused". The statement said "The order is written to run 75ml/hr? and when you calculated you said "ordered" is 50 000 U/1000ml. Is that what is available on hand or pharmacy send?

[@ParisAntoinette]

Literally searching the comments for this! I'm confused.

[@zehnmoriarty3228]

I’m sure you’ve found out, but as long as you cancelled out the units until you get the desired units in the end. It’s most likely the right since the desired units are set in stone in a particular way.

[@shar204]

Same me too. I hope she comes and explains this.

[@travelluxury841]

I been nurse for 7 years and recently change facilities. The facility requires you to pass a med calc test to complete orientation. I forgot the steps on how to arrive to the answers. I watch both of your med calc videos and was able to pass a pop up med calc exam. Thank you! A short video that gets to the point and teaches you to arrive at the correct answer!

[@NursingSOS]

That is amazing! So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, @travelluxury841! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@gloriasanders7145]

She needs to round the IV answers otherwise they are wrong. You can’t give 166.6ml of ns

[@victoriatrotta4322]

Hi, for the answer to the third problem. 31.25 gtts/min do we not round up? 31.3? or do we only round if the question is asking us to round? I'm confused when it comes to rounding & when we are suppose to do it? Thanks :)

[@NursingSOS]

Victoria Trotta, if it specifies you would round to what it is asking for, but if it doesn't specify you would follow your programs rounding guidelines, typically you will round to the tenths or hundredths place unless otherwise specified.

[@ivyynicolee8206]

Thank you so much this helped me so much and I was struggling so bad with this

[@NursingSOS]

I'm so happy to help!! Dose calc can be really difficult, I TOTALLY get it!

[@sholabakare802]

Thank you so much, your video was a life saver. I had just failed all my dosage calculations questions in my last exam, and was determined not to fail the next. Your video helped me ace all dosage calculation questions effortlessly time and again. What you are doing is amazing!!!

[@NursingSOS]

I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for letting us know you loved this video, Shola Bakare! Your support means the world to us. Thank you for being here😊

[@missunique010]

In the first problem, it always throws me off because I think something needs to be done with the time ..”every 6 hours”. How do we know when to use the hours/ use only the needed information to solve the problem?

[@NursingSOS]

De'ja Griffin the first step is to find out what you need, what is the end unit that they want you to solve for. Then step number 2 would be to find out what is ordered. Then you will need to go from what is ordered to what you need using the information that you need in the question. Often they will include extra info in the question to try to throw you off and make sure you know exactly how to do the problem, so reading through the problem carefully first, then crossing out any information that isn't helpful or necessary, and identifying the information that is pertinent to what the question is asking you to solve for. I hope that helps clarify it for you! If you have any more specific questions we are always available through email at [e-mail]

[@cripticz24]

Hi everyone. Question, why are we not rounding to a whole number? We cannot give a partial drop. I thought rule 5 was round appropriately? How do we give 31.25 gtts/hr or 166.67 ml/hr

[@NursingSOS]

@cripticz24, yes you are right we would need to continue rounding to the nearest whole number for the gtts/minute question, thanks so much for bringing that up! For the ml/hr that can be left as a decimal unless otherwise noted by the question or your facility policy.

[@karlirodri19]

Hello, thank you for this video. For the drops per minute, aren't we supposed to round to a whole number? So the answer for the first drop question would be 31 ggts/min.

[@NursingSOS]

Karli Rodri, Yes you are absolutely right that we would finalize it and round to the whole number. Thank you for clarifying and catching that! Awesome job!

[@shanoviahoward3052]

I don’t understand sad😢

[@wrigamaroo]

the nclex you use a freaking marker and a tiny white board. ridiculous,

[@NursingSOS]

UGH yep gotta use what you got!!

[@melissahorvath9759]

I definitely learned from watching your calc videos! Such as the rate always being ml/hr, I honestly don't know how I didn't know that before! I'm so glad you made this one! I feel a lot more confident going into finals in May!

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Melissa Horvath! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@nanafraiku9459]

please will explain why you got 8.5 instead of 85

[@LoriDaniel-l9o]

I know this is late but 3000 divided by 352 is 8.522 and it's rounded off to 8.5

[@karinhartson3273]

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. It helped me so much. I took my dose calc exam and got 100%. I know I couldn’t have done it without this video. 🌺

[@NursingSOS]

Karin Hartson, that is AWESOME!!!! 😊 We're so happy to hear that! :) Would you be okay with us using your kind words as a testimonial to help spread the word about NursingSOS?! Please let us know if you are comfortable with this!

[@karinhartson3273]

@@NursingSOS I would absolutely be okay with that. I’m looking forward to watching more videos to help me along the way as I navigate nursing school. Thank you for all that you do. You’re a tremendous help. 🩺

[@JeffreyBowers-zk3vs]

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[@daljeetsidhu1438]

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[@ItsMeDee3]

I love your content I am starting my nursing school in June I am very nervous about dosage calculation, and med surge. I’m currently working as a LVN. I’m buying your dosage box to help me with my fears

[@fauxlocfeen4864]

How’d it go? Did you find her dosage box helpful

[@ItsMeDee3]

@@fauxlocfeen4864 Hello worthy for the late response yes she is one of the best nurses.

[@ericamcgee6376]

Will you do more videos for the comprehensive exam?

[@NursingSOS]

Erica Mcgee, we are working on creating more videos that students specifically request and would find helpful! If you have any suggestions we would love to hear them! You can email us at [e-mail] Thank you for helping to make NursingSOS the best it can be and help as many nursing students as possible!

[@Akayla_Marie]

I am literally in my senior year of high school and definitely will be watching all of these videos for a successful start to college thank you for making these videos.❤

[@NursingSOS]

Awesome!! You CAN do this, Strawberry Milk!! Don't give up!

[@lacycole45]

I just was accepted into school today, starting in the winter semester. I am having a hard time following the calculation processes because it has been 10 years since I went to school and took algebra...so glad your video "what to study before nursing school" suggested looking at dosecalc....hopefully I have enough time to get a good handle on this.

[@NursingSOS]

Lacy Cole you CAN do this! You are doing better than you think you are! So happy to hear the videos are helpful for you!

[@breinnasandi7098]

For the problem that was 166.67. The calculator says 166.66 . I understand you round up after 5 but, I thought we only round to the 10th? Is 166.7 considered wrong? if we had to round to the nearest whole, would 167 be correct?

[@NursingSOS]

Great questions, Breinna Sandi, with that specific question we should have specified to round to the nearest whole number with ml/hr! So yes you would round up to 167ml/hr. Thank you for being here. Have a fantastic day 😊

[@breinnasandi7098]

@@NursingSOS thank you!

[@AmandaJones-r1d]

Watched your videos yesterday and took my dosage exam this morning. Passed with a 95 and honestly could have made a 100. I missed 1 from a simple mistake. Your videos helped sooo much! Thank You! :)

[@PNW_Mama]

This is so amazing. Thank you so much for your help!!!! I feel so much better about my upcoming exam now! 🥰 I totally cannot thank you enough!!!!!

[@MadisonRice-c6r]

She Rocks!!! Thanks so much.

[@Banta.a.a]

thank you, very simple

[@WorlaseDotse]

This is super almighty formula. You are super.

[@ElizabethMarquez-g6n]

isnt the answer for 1 , 4000mg ????

[@jaquelinemunoz6932]

This actually made sence thank you!

[@rachaelpagan8350]

Hi when doing problem 5, it’s not following the same rule to start with what you need on the numerator. Is there another order than needs to be followed?

[@NursingSOS]

@rachaelpagan8350, which problem were you referring to? I didn't see where you what you were mentioning in problem 5. And as long as you are able to cross out your units (from the top and bottom) to end up with what you need, you will get the correct answer. I hope that clarifies it for you!

[@hopemarie5357]

i really have trouble when the problem ask about divided doses,three times a day or rather routine questions also tritiation. ...can try to do a video about that

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, hope marie! 😊 We always want to make videos that students want, so we will add that to our list of future topics to cover! Have a fantastic day! :)

[@Startgirls]

God bless you

[@ezeifecynthia4808]

Are nursing students allowed to make use of calculator during classes and exams?

[@NursingSOS]

Yes, Ezeife Cynthia! Most programs do allow calculators, just check with yours specifically!

[@marianb2530]

Yes Lord! Grandeur not ashamed to say God's name🙌🏿😊

[@NursingSOS]

Absolutely!!

[@naj272]

Where i can find the video about very basic nursing knowledge that can help me to pass the interview of nursing school?

[@NursingSOS]

Kin, we don't have any resources that would be helpful for interviews. If possible I would talk with previous or current students of that program so that you can get some tips from them. Wishing you all the best, you're going to do awesome!!

[@nicolebutler8271]

Thanks so much for going over this again I watched your previous calculation videos but I am so glad you did a new one I am writing all this information down I watch all your videos and I think you're very informative on everything could you give some more videos for us new nursing students on what we need to know when starting the program and what to study and what classes we would have. Thanks so much you're so fantastic with everything

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Nicole Butler! We are so glad this video was helpful for you! This is a great video on three things to do before nursing school starts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LJgmiKdtZ7pKs it will give you some insight as you are starting! Also, we are always available through email at [e-mail] for any specific questions! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@yinkyaw5545]

I am very grateful for your video, it's really helpful.

[@NursingSOS]

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[@MohammedIbrahim-uc2nf]

I appreciate your professional skills and kindness sharing the video with kindness and respect

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Mohammed Ibrahim! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@tishashousetohome5057]

newbie here. Thanks for sharing

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Tisha's House to Home! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@Zaraistheone]

does this work in the uk

[@NursingSOS]

@zarasmall4876, yes!! We have many international nursing students who find our resources super helpful! That being said, we always suggest that if there are any discrepancies (we haven't heard of any!) between what you are learning and what we have, you should check with your instructor to clarify exactly what you should be learning in your specific program.

[@christopherbryant7071]

Hi nursing sos thank god for this video

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for letting us know you loved this video, Christopher Bryant. 😊 Our favorite part of our day is hearing about how our resources have helped YOU! Your support means the world to us. 😁

[@enerstgeorge5144]

Can it be able to give some practice questions madam

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, Enerst George! 😊 We actually sell a dose calc box with a TON of practice questions and so much more!! You can check it out here: nursingschoolofsuccess.com/dosecalcbox/

[@enerstgeorge5144]

@@NursingSOS oh am sorry madam I don't have money thank you

[@nikkibrusman5989]

@@NursingSOS when will the dose calc box be back in stocks? Thanks!

[@Mimi-oq9kq]

I got 31gtt/min

[@NursingSOS]

Mimi 🥰which question were you referring to?

[@Mimi-oq9kq]

@@NursingSOS the 3rd problem. The final answer was 31.25 gtt/min but I remember you saying that we should always round it up or down because Gtt should never be in a decimal form. or maybe I'm just wrong😬

[@asrattesfaye2368]

Really Good

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for letting us know you loved this video, Asrat Tesfaye! Your support means the world to us. Thank you for being here😊

[@melissamiranda1932]

OK does anybody know how to apply this in real life situation.. Does that make sense?

[@NursingSOS]

Great question, Melissa Miranda! Do you mean like how you would use these steps when you receive a medication order at clinical or as a nurse? Or do you mean how do you go through these steps to solve dose calc problems?

[@ezeifecynthia4808]

@@NursingSOS yes, when you receive a medication order or as a nurse. Thanks

[@crissyingham421]

are we suppose to memorize all of the conversions or will that be provided to us??

[@NursingSOS]

Crissy Ingham, you will need to memorize the conversions, there is no way around that one!