Calculation of Drug Dosages: A Work Text

Part I Review of Mathematics Review of Mathematics Pretest 1. Fractions 2. Decimals 3. Percents 4. Ratios 5. Proportions Review of Mathematics Posttest Part II Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages 6. Metric and Household Measurements 7. Apothecary and Household Measurements 8. Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements Part III Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages 9. Safety in Medication Administration 10. Interpretation of the Physician's Orders 11. How to Read Drug Labels 12. Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages Part IV Calculation of Drug Dosages 13. Oral Dosages 14. Parenteral Dosages 15. Dosages Measured in Units 16. Intravenous Flow Rates 17. Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rates 18. Pediatric Dosages Part V Drug Administration Considerations 19. Automated Medication Dispensing Systems 20. Special Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the Elderly 21. Home Care Considerations in the Administration of Medications Comprehensive Posttest Glossary