Reading Medication Labels
CHAPTER 13 Reading Medication Labels Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to identify: 1. The trade and generic names of medications 2. The dosage strength of medications 3. The form…
Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method
CHAPTER 14 Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. State a ratio and proportion to solve a given dosage…
Critical Care Calculations
CHAPTER 24 Critical Care Calculations Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Calculate dosages in mcg/min, mcg/hr, and mg/min 2. Calculate dosages in mg/kg/hr, mg/kg/min, and mcg/kg/min The…
Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method
CHAPTER 15 Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Identify the information from a calculation problem to place into the formula…
Ratio and Proportion
CHAPTER 4 Ratio and Proportion Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Define ratio and proportion 2. Define means and extremes 3. Calculate problems for a missing term (x)…
Converting Within and Between Systems
CHAPTER 8 Converting Within and Between Systems Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Convert a unit of measure to its equivalent within the same system 2. Convert…
Intravenous Solutions and Equipment
CHAPTER 21 Intravenous Solutions and Equipment Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Identify common intravenous (IV) solutions and abbreviations 2. Calculate the amount of specific components in…
Heparin Calculations
CHAPTER 23 Heparin Calculations Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. State the importance of calculating heparin dosages accurately 2. Calculate heparin dosages being administered intravenously (mL per…
