Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE214MS   19962-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NCE214MS 19962-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
Basic mathematical concepts utilizing decimals, fractions, and simple ratios, and proportion problems.Metric/apothecary conversion problems and IV flow rate computations. Insulin and heparin injection calculations.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE214MS   19962-20086 Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
1. Utilize the ratio and proportion method to calculate drug dosages. (I)
2. Convert drug dosages from traditional to metric apothecary, and household units of measure. (II)
3. Describe safe dosage ranges for selected medications. (III)
4. Prepare powder and crystal medications for intramuscular and intravenous applications. (IV)
5. Calculate the correct dosages for the administration of insulin and heparin medications. (V)
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NCE214MS   19962-20086 Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
    I. Basic math review
        A. Ratio and proportions
        B. Problem solving
      II. Drug dose systems
          A. Metric
          B. Apothecary
          C. Household
          D. Conversions
        III. Safe dose ranges for medications
            A. Criteria
            B. Links
            C. Other factors
          IV. Intramuscular and intravenous calculations
              A. Powder and crystals
              B. Intravenous piggyback additives
            V. Insulin and Heparin
                A. Subcutaneous injections
                B. Intramuscular injections
                C. Intravenous use
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