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Our 2024 Nursing Calculations Quiz

OctariusRx

Since medications are usually dosed milligrams per kilogram, learn to consistently convert and document the patient’s weight in kilograms. Read the medication label carefully: This is a critically important step and one that often leads to errors and potential patient harm. Apply this consistency to notation of the patient’s weight.

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Our 2023 Nursing Calculations Quiz

OctariusRx

Since medications are usually dosed milligrams per kilogram, learn to consistently convert and document the patient’s weight in kilograms. Read the medication label carefully: This a critically important step and one that often leads to errors and potential patient harm. Apply this consistency to notation of the patient’s weight.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Preparing and dispensing medications Pharmacy technicians are responsible for distributing medications to patients in a variety of settings, including retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, says. Dr. Staiger. RELATED: Ways to prevent common pharmacy errors 7.