Step-by-Step Dimensional Analysis Practice for dosage calculations. Step1: What do you need? Step2: Set Up Given Information. Step3: Cancel Unwanted Units. Step4: Solve the problem
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To calculate the dose using the universal formula or Desired Over Have Method, follow these steps:
Take the desired amount (D) and divide it by the amount on hand (H).
Multiply the result by the quantity (Q).