MATH AND DRUG
CALCULATIONS FOR
NURSING STUDENTS
STUDY GUIDE
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Math & Drug
Calculations for
WSSU
Nursing Students
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Rules for Rounding
Rules for rounding were developed based on best practice evidence in current drug
calculation texts and recommendations from the National Council of State Boards
of Nursing. In the event of any type of calculation that is not covered by this
policy then faculty are directed to include clear directions for rounding on the quiz,
midterm, or final exam affected by this event.
Round drops to nearest WHOLE number
If you have 24.42 gtts/min, the answer will be 24 gtts/min
If you have 24.51 gtts/min, the answer will be 25 gtts/min
Round weights (kg), infusion rates, and dosages (ml, mg, mcg, etc.) to the nearest
TENTHS place
If you have 3.4445 ml, the answer will be 3.4 ml
If you have 3.4664 ml, the answer will be 3.5 ml
If you have 4.544 kg, the answer will be 4.5 kg
If you have 4.557 kg, the answer will be 4.6 kg
If you have 10.434 mg, the answer will be 10.4 mg
If you have 10.475 mg. the answer will be 10.5 mg
If you have 24.42 ml/hr, the answer will be 24.4 ml/hr
If you have 24.56 ml/hr, the answer will be 24.6 ml/hr
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