Drug calculations are an essential nursing skill. Regular practice and self-testing is required to help reinforce knowledge and prevent medication errors.
This module is part of our short module series, designed to provide a brief overview of the subject matter.
This module is on drug calculations for three types of medications: oral tablets, mixtures and solutions, and intravenous medications. As a refresher, it offers a step-by-step guide for how to undertake calculations.
You will have the opportunity to test your knowledge with the problems and solutions offered throughout.
At the end of this module participants will be able to: