NUR 1700 — Calc for Med Administration
Beginning level knowledge and techniques for accurately computing medication dosages. How to compute the proper dosage for oral, injectable and intravenous medication to be administered to infants, children and adults are discussed. Content will be reinforced and tested in subsequent nursing courses. Topics include systems of measurement, equivalents and conversions, selected abbreviations, and computation of medication dosages. In order to develop proficiency, additional practice, especially in arithmetic skills, will be essential. Provisions are made for additional practice in media and computer laboratories. Tutorial assistance will be available based on individual need and request.