Dosage Calculations

Section 1: Mathematics Review 1 Fractions and Decimals 2 Ratios, Percents, Simple Equations, and Ratio-Proportion Section 2: Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels 3 Systems of Measurement 4 Conversions: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems 5 Conversions for Other Clinical Applications: Time and Temperature 6 Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement 7 Interpreting Drug Orders 8 Understanding Drug Labels 9 Preventing Medication Errors Section 3: Drug Dosage Calculations 10 Oral Dosage of Drugs 11 Parenteral Dosage of Drugs 12 Reconstitution of Solutions 13 Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight Advanced Calculations 14 Intravenous Solutions, Equipment, and Calculations 15 Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations