This course examines the methods of dosage calculation required for safe administration of medications to children and adults. Interpretation of medical orders and systems of measurement are included. Introduces dimensional analysis to convert and calculate dosages of oral, parenteral, and intravenous medications.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Nursing Program, MAT035: Algebra for Non-STEM or satisfactory basic skills assessment score
Co-Requisite Courses
Semester Offered
Fall
Summer