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Drug calculations part 1: a critique of the formula used by nurses

14 May 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The role of mathematics is integral to nursing practice, and careful and accurate calculations are important to help prevent medication errors. This two-part article...

Drug calculations part 2: alternative strategies to the formula

21 May 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Drug calculations are an essential skill for nurses. The clinical skill of performing a drug calculation has come under recent scrutiny, resulting in the development...

Undertaking drug calculations for intravenous medicines and infusions

10 January 2018

Nursing Standard

CPD

Drug calculations for intravenous (IV) medicines and infusions are more complex than those for oral medicines. This article aims to assist nurses in evaluating and...