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Drug Math For Nurses

Objectives. At the conclusion of this presentation, students will:Have a general understanding of basic dimensional analysis calculations for nursing drug mathVerbalize basic medical terms for drug math calculationsIdentify key points to review and understand before taking 1st Drug Math Exam at

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Drug Math For Nurses

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    1. Drug Math For Nurses Dimensional Analysis for Meds Junior Level I Summer 2011

    2. Objectives At the conclusion of this presentation, students will: Have a general understanding of basic dimensional analysis calculations for nursing drug math Verbalize basic medical terms for drug math calculations Identify key points to review and understand before taking 1st Drug Math Exam at UAMS College of Nursing

    3. Resources LRC [5th floor of library—Ed II) Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) programs available in the LRC during LRC hours www.atitesting.com - My E Learning - Tutorials - Meds Made Easy

    4. UAMS College of Nursing Drug Math Examination Policy Basics Students are required to take the drug math exam prior to each course with a clinical component Students must score a minimum of 90% to pass the exam 3 opportunities to pass 1st two (2) attempts are computerized and proctored in the LRC (5th floor of Library) during normal business hours If you do not score 90% or above on Exam 2, you must remediate with the Drug Math Coordinator prior to taking exam 3 (Notify the Drug Math Coordinator immediately after failing exam 2 to arrange remediation; martinwatsonalicel@uams.edu) 3rd attempt, if necessary, is arranged with the appropriate Drug Math Coordinator Practice Exams may be taken at home or in the LRC during normal hours

    5. Metric Conversions You must be able to read the problem Know the terminology and abbreviations used

    6. Metric & International System (SI) Terms L = liter mL = milliliter cc = cubic centimeter tsp = teaspoon kg = kilogram g = gram mg = milligram mcg = microgram cm = centimeter mEq = milliequivalent gtt = drop PO = by mouth

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