NURS 262 - Dosage Calculations

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

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Description:

This is an online course for students in the medical fields, covering drug dosage calculation using formulas, ratio proportion, and dimensional analysis. Included in this course is preparation of adult and pediatric dosages for oral, enteral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous administration. Metric conversion, to and from other measurement systems, is covered. Student will learn how to read drug labels as well as measure medications in syringes and medication cups. Prerequisite(s): System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataControlFieldCell

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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