UWorld Pharmacology & Dosage Calculations Master
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(Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & CORRECT
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Nightingale
DA formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Desired ÷ Have) × Quantity
Oral tabs formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Ordered ÷ On hand) × # tablets
Liquid meds formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Ordered ÷ Available) × mL
IV pump formula - CORRECT ANSWERTotal volume ÷ time (hr)
IV flow formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Volume × drop factor) ÷ time (min)
Weight-based dosing - CORRECT ANSWERmg/kg × weight (kg)
Reconstitution - CORRECT ANSWERread label (diluent added, final concentration)
1 kg - CORRECT ANSWER2.2 lb
1 g - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mg
1 mg - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mcg
,1 L - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mL
1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWER5 mL
1 Tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER15 mL
1 oz - CORRECT ANSWER30 mL
Temperature conversion (°F) - CORRECT ANSWER°F = (°C × 1.8) + 32
Temperature conversion (°C) - CORRECT ANSWER°C = (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8
Rapid Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERLispro, Aspart: onset 15 min, with meals
Regular Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER30-60 min, only IV insulin
NPH Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERcloudy, intermediate
Glargine Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERlong-acting, no peak, no mix
Beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWERMetoprolol: ↓HR/BP → hold HR <60
ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERLisinopril: cough, ↑K⁺, angioedema
ARBs - CORRECT ANSWERLosartan: ↑K⁺, no cough
CCBs - CORRECT ANSWERVerapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine: ↓BP, constipation, hypotension
Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERhold HR <60, level 0.5-2, toxicity = halos, N/V
, Anticonvulsants - CORRECT ANSWERPhenytoin, Valproate, Carbamazepine: monitor levels, gums, CBC
Parkinson's medication - CORRECT ANSWERLevodopa-Carbidopa: avoid high protein, dyskinesia
Alzheimer's medication - CORRECT ANSWERDonepezil, Rivastigmine: ↑ACh, slows decline
Opioids - CORRECT ANSWERMorphine, Fentanyl, Oxy: resp depression, constipation | antidote =
naloxone
NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWERIbuprofen, Naproxen: GI bleed, renal injury
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERliver toxicity | antidote = acetylcysteine
Levothyroxine - CORRECT ANSWERtake AM, empty stomach, monitor TSH
PTU, Methimazole - CORRECT ANSWERagranulocytosis risk → sore throat/fever
ADH medications - CORRECT ANSWERDesmopressin, Vasopressin: water intox, monitor Na⁺
Penicillins/Cephalosporins - CORRECT ANSWERallergy/cross sensitivity
Tetracyclines - CORRECT ANSWERno dairy, kids, pregnant | photosensitive
Aminoglycosides - CORRECT ANSWERGentamicin: oto/nephro, monitor Cr/BUN
Macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERAzithro, Erythro: QT prolong
Fluoroquinolones - CORRECT ANSWERCipro, Levo: tendon rupture
Pack | Screenshots + Explanations + Verified Solutions
(Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions & CORRECT
ANSWERs| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Nightingale
DA formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Desired ÷ Have) × Quantity
Oral tabs formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Ordered ÷ On hand) × # tablets
Liquid meds formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Ordered ÷ Available) × mL
IV pump formula - CORRECT ANSWERTotal volume ÷ time (hr)
IV flow formula - CORRECT ANSWER(Volume × drop factor) ÷ time (min)
Weight-based dosing - CORRECT ANSWERmg/kg × weight (kg)
Reconstitution - CORRECT ANSWERread label (diluent added, final concentration)
1 kg - CORRECT ANSWER2.2 lb
1 g - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mg
1 mg - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mcg
,1 L - CORRECT ANSWER1000 mL
1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWER5 mL
1 Tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER15 mL
1 oz - CORRECT ANSWER30 mL
Temperature conversion (°F) - CORRECT ANSWER°F = (°C × 1.8) + 32
Temperature conversion (°C) - CORRECT ANSWER°C = (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8
Rapid Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERLispro, Aspart: onset 15 min, with meals
Regular Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER30-60 min, only IV insulin
NPH Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERcloudy, intermediate
Glargine Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERlong-acting, no peak, no mix
Beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWERMetoprolol: ↓HR/BP → hold HR <60
ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERLisinopril: cough, ↑K⁺, angioedema
ARBs - CORRECT ANSWERLosartan: ↑K⁺, no cough
CCBs - CORRECT ANSWERVerapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine: ↓BP, constipation, hypotension
Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERhold HR <60, level 0.5-2, toxicity = halos, N/V
, Anticonvulsants - CORRECT ANSWERPhenytoin, Valproate, Carbamazepine: monitor levels, gums, CBC
Parkinson's medication - CORRECT ANSWERLevodopa-Carbidopa: avoid high protein, dyskinesia
Alzheimer's medication - CORRECT ANSWERDonepezil, Rivastigmine: ↑ACh, slows decline
Opioids - CORRECT ANSWERMorphine, Fentanyl, Oxy: resp depression, constipation | antidote =
naloxone
NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWERIbuprofen, Naproxen: GI bleed, renal injury
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERliver toxicity | antidote = acetylcysteine
Levothyroxine - CORRECT ANSWERtake AM, empty stomach, monitor TSH
PTU, Methimazole - CORRECT ANSWERagranulocytosis risk → sore throat/fever
ADH medications - CORRECT ANSWERDesmopressin, Vasopressin: water intox, monitor Na⁺
Penicillins/Cephalosporins - CORRECT ANSWERallergy/cross sensitivity
Tetracyclines - CORRECT ANSWERno dairy, kids, pregnant | photosensitive
Aminoglycosides - CORRECT ANSWERGentamicin: oto/nephro, monitor Cr/BUN
Macrolides - CORRECT ANSWERAzithro, Erythro: QT prolong
Fluoroquinolones - CORRECT ANSWERCipro, Levo: tendon rupture
