Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE214MF   20014-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/01
NCE214MF 20014-20065 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Advanced IV Drug Therapy
Advanced course in drug calculation and administration using the ratio/proportion analysis method. Focus on intravenous medications and titrations for critical care, pediatric and high risk obstetric medications. Prerequisites: Current student in Associate Degree Nursing program, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE214MF   20014-20065 Advanced IV Drug Therapy
1. Calculate intravenous medications and titrations. (I)
2. Calculate pediatric fractional doses and conversions. (II)
3. Calculate critical care medications. (III)
4. Calculate obstetric titrations. (IV)
5. List resources for problem solving. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NCE214MF   20014-20065 Advanced IV Drug Therapy
    I. Adult IV Calculations
        A. Direct IV Push Medications
        B. IV Titrations
      II. Pediatric Fractional Doses
          A. Review of Problem Areas
          B. Review of ratio, proportion, estimation of doses
          C. Conversion: kilograms to pounds; pounds to kilograms
        III. Critical Care Calculations
            A. Direct IV Push
            B. Titrations
            C. Conversions
          IV. Obstetric Calculations
              A. Fetal Effects
              B. Titrations for Labor Augmentation
              C. Legal Liabilities
            V. Resources For Solving Complex Problems
                A. Formulas
                B. Calculators
                C. IV pumps
                D. References
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