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Calculating dosages is a challenge for many, and for health professionals errors may cause significant morbidity and morality.
William and Davis argues that "a student's accuracy on drug calculation tests may be influenced by maths anxiety, which can impede one's ability to understand and complete mathematic problems "(2016).
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Williams, B., & Davis, S. (2016). Maths anxiety and medication dosage calculation errors: A scoping review. Nurse education in practice, 20, 139-146. doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2016.08.005