ATI Pharmacology Chapter 3 Review: Dosage Calculations

In this episode, we dive into the critical skill of dosage calculations, a fundamental component of safe nursing practice. We cover the various types of calculations you need to master, including those for solid and liquid oral medications, injectable medications, weight-based doses, and IV infusion rates. Additionally, we explore the different methods of dosage calculation—ratio and proportion, the desired over have formula, and dimensional analysis—while emphasizing standard conversion factors and rounding guidelines. Whether you’re working with solid dosages, liquid doses, or IV flow rates, this episode provides practical examples and step-by-step guides for accurate medication administration. All information in this podcast is sourced from Pharmacology ATI 2023.