Drug Dose

Types of Medication Error

Types of Medication Error

The following categories of errors have been used in numerous research studies: Wrong drug error A drug that was not ordered for a patient was administered—for example, a patient accidentally received furosemide 40 mg orally. Possible causes: The pharmacist accidentally filled the patient’s prescription for an antibiotic with furosemide; the pharmacist reached for the wrong…

Drug Dose Calculation Formula

Drug Dose Calculation Formula

The basic drug doses calculation formula listed below can be used for most drug dosage calculations. These calculations are necessary when a doctor orders a particular desired dose of medication and the medication you have available on hand is in the form of mass/tablet or mass/volume. Desired Over Have Formula Method A basic formula or…