Dosage Calculation - Formulas Exam
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Volume related Dose = desired dose/available dose x
volume
IV flow rate (mL/hr) total volume (mL)/infusion time(hrs)
IV drip rate (gtt/min) Total volume (mL) x drip factor
(gtt/mL)/time
(minutes)
Pediatric dosage formula (clark's weight (kg) x adult dose/70
rule)
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1lb = 0.453kg / solution:
convert 154x0.453 = 6.97:
154lbs to kg 70kg (round up rule)
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1kg = 2.2lbs / solution: 70x2.2 =
convert 154lbs
70kg to lbs
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1mg = 10³mcg OR 1mcg = 10■³
convert (move
2500mcg to mg decimal over by 3) / solution: 2500x0.001
= 2.5mg
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Volume related Dose = desired dose/available dose x
volume
IV flow rate (mL/hr) total volume (mL)/infusion time(hrs)
IV drip rate (gtt/min) Total volume (mL) x drip factor
(gtt/mL)/time
(minutes)
Pediatric dosage formula (clark's weight (kg) x adult dose/70
rule)
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1lb = 0.453kg / solution:
convert 154x0.453 = 6.97:
154lbs to kg 70kg (round up rule)
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1kg = 2.2lbs / solution: 70x2.2 =
convert 154lbs
70kg to lbs
basic conversions - weight: formula: 1mg = 10³mcg OR 1mcg = 10■³
convert (move
2500mcg to mg decimal over by 3) / solution: 2500x0.001
= 2.5mg