Section: Unit 6: Lesson 3: Drug Calculations | Pharmacology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explain and demonstrate calculation methods: 
    • - Basic Formula (Desire over Have) 
    • - Ratio and Proportion
    • - Dimensional Analysis
    • - Body Weight Method 
    • - Body Surface Area Method
    • - Pediatric Drug Calculations
    • Provide an example of how each calculation method is used
    • Explain when and how to round medication doses
    • Provide examples of rounding doses for each of the above formula method

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours.

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 3
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