Calculate with Confidence

Unit One: Math Review Pre-Test 1. Roman Numerals 2. Fractions 3. Decimals 4. Ratio and Proportion 5. Percentages Post-Test

Unit Two: Systems of Measurement 6. Metric System 7. Apothecary and Household Systems 8. Converting Within and Between Systems 9. Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting

Unit Three: Methods of Administration and Calculation 10. Medication Administration 11. Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders 12. Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems 13. Reading Medication Labels 14. Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method 15. Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method 16. Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Unit Four: Oral and Parenteral Dosage Forms, Insulin and Pediatric Dosage Calculations 17. Calculation of Oral Medications 18. Parenteral Medications 19. Reconstitution of Solutions 20. Insulin

Unit Five: Intravenous, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations and Pediatric Dosage Calculations 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment 22. Basic Intravenous Calculations 23. Heparin Calculations 24. Critical Care Calculations 25. Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight

Comprehensive Post-Test Bibliography Appendix A: Apothecary System Appendix B: FDA and ISMP Lists of Look-Alike Drug Names with Recommended Tall Man Letters Appendix C: TJC Do Not Use List of Abbreviations Appendix D: ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations Appendix E: ISMP List of High-Alert Medication in Acute Care Settings Drug Label Index Index