CONTENTS FOR THIS MODULE – Pro Med Ed

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the module, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand and apply basic mathematical principles to drug math calculations. 2. Determine correct dosing for medication math problems. 3. Determine correct fluid and medication concentrations in various medication containers. 4. Apply various methods to verify correct and incorrect drug math calculations to prevent medical mathematical errors.

CONTENTS FOR THIS MODULE

CONTENTS FOR THIS MODULE

INTRODUCTION
Overview of module

Mathematical Basics
Metric system
Conversions
Prefixes and root words in measurement

Choosing the right Syringes and Needles
Size and capacity

Volume conversion
Metric system measurements
Medication Examples

Converting Pounds to Kilograms
Conversion
Medication examples

Temperature Conversions
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Conversion

Desired Dose
Determining desired dose
Protocol and orders

Drug Concentrations
Medication containers
Drug and fluid

Volumes to be Administered
Fluid containing drug
Drug amounts

Weight Based Drugs
Patient weight
Determining drug amount needed

Non-Weight Based Drugs
Calculating non-weight-based drugs

Weight Based Infusions
Patient weight and mediation infusions

Clock method for Calculation Verification
60 second clock and solution drip sets
Medication per milliliter

Medication infusion over time
Determining drip rates for medication infusions

Fluid administration over time
Determining drip rates for fluid infusions

Post Test – Time for Assessment

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