Concentration and titration of an infusion
Purpose of this sheet: essential dose and rate calculations landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several. — Clinical landmarks — Concentration (units/mL) = total units ÷ total volume in mL Rate (mL/h) = ordered dose per hour ÷ concentration Dose delivered (units/h) = rate in mL/h × concentration Example: 25 000 units in 500 mL gives 50 units/mL. At 18 mL/h the patient receives 900 units/h. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: dose calculation, rate calculation, infusion, units, conversion, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.