The resources on this page are designed to help you prepare for undertaking drug calculations both in practice and in a test.
Please note that the rounding expected by the SafeMedicate platform might be different to that given in the answers here.
This video shows you how to set yourself some practice questions on the SafeMedicate platform: https://youtu.be/bANQBy4BgbU?si=m9rZxMIVzh9hlJw0
You may also find some of the resources on our Numeracy page helpful.
These resources will help you with particular types of drug calculation.
When you open this resource you must save a copy either in your own user space or on your own computer. The first time you use the resources you must 'Enable content' (Macros) for it to work properly. Please note: this resource might not work on a Mac.
Choose your field to see questions for your particular area. Note that we have tried to make the questions clinically realistic – in practice always check if you are unsure. You can also try questions for another field but note that the content might be different and the drugs not suitable for your patients.
Please note that the rounding expected by the SafeMedicate platform might be different to that given in the answers here.
Adult Nursing: Practice Questions 1
Adult Nursing: Practice Questions 2
Adult Nursing: Practice Questions 3
Adult Nursing: Practice Questions 4
Adult Nursing: Practice Questions 5
When you open this resource you must save a copy either in your own user space or on your own computer. The first time you use the resources you must 'Enable content' (Macros) for it to work properly. Please note: this resource might not work on a Mac.
Child Nursing: Practice Questions 1
Child Nursing: Practice Questions 2
Child Nursing: Practice Questions 3
Child Nursing: Practice Questions 4
Child Nursing: Practice Questions 5
Mental Health Nursing: Practice Questions 1
Mental Health Nursing: Practice Questions 2
Midwifery: Practice Questions 1
Midwifery: Practice Questions 2
Please note that these resources cover drug calculations in general and the content might not match that required for your Middlesex Drug Calculation test.
There are other books available from the Library – see shelf mark 615.14
Gatford, J.D. and Phillips, N. (2016) Nursing Calculations. Churchill Livingstone.
This book is available from the Library and can be accessed online. It is fairly easy to read and contains many exercises.
Wright, K. (2011) Drug Calculations for nurses: context for practice. Macmillan.
This book is available from the Library and can be accessed online. It encourages you to understand the calculations that you need to do. Extra exercises are available here
