Calculation of Oral Medications
CHAPTER 17 Calculation of Oral Medications Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Identify the forms of oral medication 2. Identify the terms on the medication label to…
Intravenous Calculations
CHAPTER 22 Intravenous Calculations Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Calculate milliliters per hour (mL/hr) 2. Identify the two types of administration tubing 3. Identify from intravenous (IV)…
Parenteral Medications
CHAPTER 18 Parenteral Medications Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Identify the various types of syringes used for parenteral administration 2. Read and measure dosages on a…
Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
CHAPTER 25 Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Convert body weight from pounds to kilograms 2. Convert body weight…
Reconstitution of Solutions
CHAPTER 19 Reconstitution of Solutions Objectives After reviewing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Prepare a solution from a powdered medication according to directions on the vial or other…
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…
