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Introduction to Dosage Calculation NCLEX® Review
Calculating the correct dose of medication to be delivered to clients is a
large and essential part of a nurse’s job. Nurses are expected to be able to
comfortably perform many types of dosage calculations quickly and
accurately in order to care for their clients. While dosage calculations can
seem intimidating at first, they are largely intuitive and quickly become
easier with a little practice. This Dosage Calculation
NCLEX® Review aims to provide readers with an understanding of this topic in
order to prepare nurses for the NCLEX® exam, as well as their daily
responsibilities. While not conclusive, this review provides directions for how
to perform some of the most common types of dosage calculations.
Key Concepts for Calculation NCLEX® Review
The following concepts will be discussed in this article.
• Units of Measurement and Abbreviations for Dosage
Calculation NCLEX® Review
• Flow Rate Dosage Calculations NCLEX® Review
• Weight Based Dosage Calculation NCLEX® Review
• Renal Impairment Dosage Calculation NCLEX® Review
• Body Surface Area Dosage Calculation NCLEX® Review
• Conclusion to Dosage Calculation NCLEX® Review
• Practice Questions
Units of Measurement and Abbreviations for Dosage Calculation
NCLEX® Review