Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE214MM   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
NCE214MM 19956-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
Focuses on basic mathematical concepts using decimals and fractions to calculate fractional and metric-apothecary conversion dosage problems and intravenous flow rates. Emphasis on the dimensional analysis problem solving method. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE214MM   19956-99999 Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
1. Explain dimensional analysis and describe its universal application to all drug dosage and intravenous fluid calculations. (I)
2. Use dimensional analysis to solve problems within and between systems of measurement. (I,II)
3. Solve problems related to nonparenteral medications using dimensional analysis. (III)
4. Reconstitute medications for injections and calculate units of measurement using dimensional analysis. (IV)
5. Apply the rules of problem solving by dimensional analysis to calculations involving pediatric medications based on body weight. (V)
6. Calculate the dosage of intravenous medications and the rate of infusion for intravenous fluids/blood using dimensional analysis. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NCE214MM   19956-99999 Math/Methods of Drug Calculation
    I. The Dimensional Analysis of Problem Solving
        A. Introduction
        B. Definitions
          1. Ratio/Proportion
          2. Conversion Factor
          3. Dimensional Analysis
      II. Systems of Measurement
          A. Metric
          B. Apothecary
          C. Household
          D. Conversion Within and Between Systems
        III. Nonparenteral Medications
            A. Introduction to Medication Administration
            B. Calculating Dosage Using Dimensional Analysis
            C. Medication for a Course of Therapy
          IV. Parenteral Medications
              A. Introduction to Parenteral Medications
              B. General Parenteral Injections
              C. Reconstituting Medications for Injection Using Dimensional Analysis
              D. Calculating Units of Measurement Using Dimensional Analysis
                1. Heparin
                2. Insulin
            V. Pediatric Medications Based on Body Weight
                A. Introduction to Administration of Pediatric Medications
                B. Calculating Pediatric Dosages Using Dimensional Analysis
                  1. Single Doses
                  2. Daily Doses
                  3. Minimum/Maximum Doses
                C. Determination of a Reasonable Pediatric Dose
              VI. Intravenous Fluids/Medications
                  A. Introduction to Administration of Intravenous Fluids/Medications
                  B. Introduction to IV Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis
                    1. General Fluid/Blood Replacement
                    2. Continuous Infusion
                    3. Intermittent Infusion
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