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Practical math and drug calculations experience in a complete online course!

Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions is a complete online drug calculations course that helps students apply and practice their calculation skills. Suitable for all types of drug calculations courses, it incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities provide an engaging and interactive learning experience. The course consists of three comprehensive modules: Module 1: Math Introduction and Overview; Module 2: Dosage Calculation Methods; and Module 3: Critical Care.

• Includes the four drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis) to expose the user to key calculation methods so they can apply the method which works best for them.
• Provides comprehensive coverage of specialty areas such as critical care, pediatrics, oncology, PICU, NICU, coronary care, and neurologic care.
• Modules are organized by topic sections that include an overview, objectives, what you need to know, example problems, practice problems, and one or more quizzes.
• Follows TJC and ISMP recommendations for use of acceptable abbreviations and dose designations.
• Math practice problems include a tutorial for each of the four drug calculation methods. When students click a solution button, it brings up a step-by-step tutorial to solving the problem in the chosen method.
• Animations demonstrate various concepts related to dosage calculation and drug administration, some requiring student interaction such as using the mouse to move the plunger on a syringe.
• Interactive self-assessment activities offer opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in context.
• Voice-overs enhance the step-by-step explanation of medication administration procedures and the drug calculation methods.
• Quizzes within each module enable instructors to evaluate students’ understanding of all the major topics covered in that module.
• A comprehensive test bank of approximately 300 questions, organized by module, allows you to build your own quizzes and tests.
• Covers the latest drug administration techniques and devices, as well as detailed explanation of the various forms of administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and other routes used in drug administration.
• Presents information on infusion pumps (enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA and insulin) to help students understand their increased use in drug administration.
  

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