How is algebra used in medicine?

Answer 1

Algebra is used by various medical professionals. Pharmacists need it to calculate IV drip rates, drug concentrations, drug dilutions, creation of dosage forms using extracts or other compounding methods, calculating doses in pediatric (and premature babies) patients and calculating for pharmacokinetic calculations. Nurses use it to verify the orders they have from the doctor seem correct and make sense. Doctors need this fundamental math skill to order right dosages for patients and to do simple math when converting between equivalent doses of different drugs. All medical professionals also utilize this skill during analysis of scientific publications for Statistical significance and medical impact of a study.