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NURSING

Dosage Calculation Skills

NUR2405
Two hours English

Dosage Calculation Skills

Dosage Calculation Skills
1 Introduction to Drug Calculation concepts and principles • Mathematics review
2 • Systems of Measurement
3 Interpreting Drug Orders: • Common drugs abbreviation • Interpretation of doctor medication order • The rights of medication administration • The drugs administration safety and errors
4 • Drugs label
5 • Calculation methods used in determining drug dosage
6 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Oral Dosage of Drugs
7 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Reconstitution of Solutions
8 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Reconstitution of Solutions
9 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Parenteral Dosage of Drugs
10 • Drug Calculation Based on Body Weight
11 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Basic Intravenous Drug Calculation (1)
12 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Basic Intravenous Drug Calculation (2)
13 • Drug Calculation Body Surface Area for Pediatric and Adult
14 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations (1)
15 • Drug Dosage Calculation: Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations (2)
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize the basic concepts and principles related to medication calculation

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written exam / • Final Written Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Distinguish the impact of patients’ physiological differences and age group in relation to the process of drug calculation

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written exam / • Final Written Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Integrate the key principles and best practices of drug calculation to ensure patient-centered and culturally sensitive care.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written exam / • Final Written Exam / • Students Activity (1)
2.2 Mapped to: S4;S6

Perform accurate medication calculations, documentation, and communication using proper measurement systems and patient-specific considerations.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written exam / • Final Written Exam / • Students Activity (2)
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Demonstrate critical thinking skills by accurately analyzing medication order.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written exam / • Final Written Exam / • Students’ Activity (2)
3.1 Mapped to: V1;V2

Adhere to professionalism, safety and ethical standards during dosage calculation to ensure accurate and quality nursing and midwifery care.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive Lectures. / • Group discussion.
Assessment Methods • Behavioral and Interpersonal Skills / • Students’ Activity (1)
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Written Exam
20%
Student Activity (1)
20%
Student Activity (2)
10%
Final Written Exam
40%
Total
90%