LAC 099 - Dosage Calculation

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

5 unit 8 hours total Advisory: Eligibility for READ 099, MATH 070, and concurrent enrollment in VN 101 or NS 101 or MOA 110. This course is designed for students interested in nursing careers such as LVN, RN and medical assisting. It will focus on problem-solving techniques for oral, parenteral and intravenous fluid calculations for all age groups, including pediatric dosages. Reviewing ratio and proportions, equivalencies for apothecary, household and metric system units of measure, the course will focus on dimensional analysis in application of solving dosage problems related to oral, injectable and intravenous medications. NOTE: No grade will be given for this class; student will receive "pass" or "npass" only. (Credit course not applicable to the associate degree and certificate programs.)

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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