Drug Calculations Online for Ogden Calculation of Drug Dosages (User Guide and Access Code)
By- Sheila Ogden, RN, MSN, Orthopaedics Program Director, Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Angela Koller
- Linda Fluharty, RN, MSN, Associate Professor, Nursing Program, Ivy Tech State College, Indianapolis, IN
Incorporating the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods, this interactive online course presents a complete, step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. It's organized in a consistent, modular format that is designed to be used with Ogden's Calculation of Drug Dosages, 8th Edition. After you've read topics in the text, turn to the online course for animations, case studies, and interactive self-assessment activities - all designed to provide real-world application and practice.
Book, 16 Pages
Published: November 2007
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-02636-9
Contents
- Module 1: Math review
Math review
Fractions
Decimals
Percentages
Ratios
Proportions
Post test
Module 2: Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages
Metric to Household Measurements
Apothecaries and Household Measurements
Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements
Module 3: Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages
Safety in Medication Administration
Interpretation of Physicians Orders
How to Read Drug Labels
Module 4: Calculation of Drug Dosages
Oral Dosages
Parenteral Dosages
Dosages Measured in Units
Intravenous Flow Rates
Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rate
Pediatric Dosages
Module 5: Drug Administration Considerations
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems
Special Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the Elderly
Home Care Considerations in the Administration of Medications
Comprehensive Test
