Essential drug dosage calculations presents the ratio and proportion method of calculation it provides a logical accurate and consistent means of calculation without the need to memorize complicated formulas both generic and trade names of drugs are used throughout the text to help the learner become familiar with the current dosage forms. This how to guide on drug dosage calculations has been created for student nurses pharmacy students pre registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the aim of this guide is to learn how to calculate a drug dosage from the stock strength this learning is divided into three parts part 1 will define the two formulas that can be used to calculate the drug dose required from stock . Essential drug dosage calculations lorrie n hegstad 9780893034405 books amazonca skip to main contentca hello select your address books hello sign in account lists account returns orders cart all gift cards best sellers prime gift ideas new . The dosage calculator finds what dose of a medication is appropriate for your weight it can also recalculate the dosage expressed in mg kg into doses of liquid medication read on to learn what the drug dosage calculation formula is and how to use it with our text you will also learn more about the various different kinds of dosing which you may encounter when using different medications