Section: Unit 6: Drug/Medication Calculations | Pharmacology | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Explain systems of measurement and conversion factors
    • Interpret drug labels
    • Correctly calculate drug dosages for administration

    • Unit 6: Lesson 1: Systems of Measurement and Conversion Factors

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the different systems of measurement: 
      • - Apothecary system
      • - Household system
      • - Metric system
      • Calculate the conversions between systems of measurement

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 30 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 1 Systems of Measurement and Conversion Factors URL
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      Read section under Systems of Measurement

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Systems of Measurement and Conversion Factors URL
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      Systems of Measurement and Conversion Factors Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 5 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 6: Lesson 2: Drug Labels and Precautions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify the components of a drug label
      • Identify the nursing precautions required for interpreting drug labels

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 2 Drug Labels and Precautions URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Drug Labels and Precautions URL
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      Drug Labels and Precautions Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 2
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 1 is complete and passed

    • Unit 6: Lesson 3: Drug Calculations

      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.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 3 Drug Calculations URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Drug Calculations URL
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      Drug Calculations Flashcards URL
      Students must
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 3
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 2 is complete and passed

    • Unit 6: Lesson 4: Intravenous (IV) Calculations

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define the principles of intravenous medication administration
      • Explain the methods for calculating IV flow rates
      • Demonstrate the calculation of IV drip rates using:
      • - Formula method
      • - Ratio and proportion method
      • Calculate IV infusion times
      • Identify factors affecting IV flow rates
      • Provide examples of common IV calculation scenarios and solutions
      • Discuss the nurse's role in monitoring and adjusting IV therapy

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 8 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 4 Intravenous (IV) Calculations URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Intravenous (IV) Calculations URL
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      Intravenous (IV) Calculations Flashcards URL
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      Regular Insulin Administration SCORM package
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      Mark as done
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 4
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 3 is complete and passed
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      Unit 6 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 4 is complete and passed