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DRUG CALCULATIONS ONLINE FOR OGDEN CALCULATION OF DRUG DOSAGES (USER GUIDE AND ACCESS CODE)
Drug Calculations Online for Ogden Calculation of Drug Dosages (User Guide and Access Code)
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Eighth Edition

By
Sheila Ogden, RN, MSN, Orthopaedics Program Director, Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Angela Koller
Linda Fluharty, RN, MSN, Associate Professor, ASN Program, Ivy Tech State College, Indianapolis, IN

Description
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.

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 Physician's 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


Bibliographic details
Network Version, 16 pages, publication date: NOV-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02636-9
ISBN-10: 0-323-02636-2
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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