Transcription of Medication Calculations - University of Southern Queensland
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Medication CalculationsBefore you begin to perform Medication Calculations , it is important that you reviewyour knowledge on basic maths Calculations , such as fractions, percentages, ratios anddecimals. The following examples explain the formula and the ratio method of medica -tion formula for the calculation of a Medication to be administered:Volume or Strength Required=Strength RequiredStock Strength or Stock Available Stock is the difference between ratios and proportions?Ratiois a comparison of two or more related quantities. Ratio is represented by a example 2 : 3 .Proportionis part of a whole. Proportions are represented as fractions or decimals. Forexample,12= .Note: When administering tablets orally, the stock volume is always 1, since tablets arein their solid form.
Medication Calculations Before you begin to perform medication calculations, it is important that you review your knowledge on basic maths calculations, such as fractions, percentages, ratios and decimals. The following examples explain the formula and the ratio method of medica-tion calculation.
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