3-2-1 Calc! Comprehensive Dosage Calculations Online, Academic Institutional Access Code for instructors only!

First Edition
Author: Anna M. Curren; Gloria D. Pickar, RN, EdD
ISBN #: 1418066710
©2007   Publish Date: 09/06/2006
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $107.00

Description:

Learning dosage calculations from start to finish has never been more convenient! Based on Delmar's best-selling books in all three methods of dosage calculation, 3-2-1 Calc! makes the complex understandable and allows you to choose the method that works for you. Beginning with a diagnostic math pretest and ending with two comprehensive posttests, 11 modules thoroughly cover both basic and advanced calculations. Realistic drug labels, syringes, and equipment complement the range of calculation competencies. Start the 3-2-1 Calc! countdown to confident calculation with over 1,500 questions, interactive activities, case studies, practice tests and more to help you apply what you've learned. 3-2-1 Calc! Comprehensive Dosage Calculations Online is a Finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's 22nd Annual CODiE Awards! It has been selected from many high-caliber products as one of the best in the software and information industry for Best Postsecondary Instruction Solution and Best Medical and Health Information Product. Delmar is a part of Cengage Learning.

This is not a physical product. It is what a school would order on behalf of their students if they did not want their students to have to pay for access. Access to this product must be set up by the sales rep or instructor via an online form available on www.delmarlearning.com. Access Codes are emailed to the administrator and the administrator passes those codes on to the students. There is administrator reporting with this product once the online form is completed and the instructor's Learner Code for the class is established.

Product Benefits:

  • Completely online, this course provides anytime, anywhere convenience
  • You choose the method of dosage calculation to view solutions in, and easily switch methods at any time
  • Interactive activities, case studies, videos, an audio glossary, and information on health trends bring dosage calculations to life like nothing else

Table of Contents:

Module 1: Pretest
Module 2: Refresher Math
Topic 1: Decimals
Topic 2: Fractions
Module 3: Systems of Measurement, Time and Temperature
Topic 3: Metric System
Topic 4: Apothecary and Household Systems
Topic 5: Time and Temperature
Module 4: Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement
Topic 6: Equipment Used in Administering Oral Medications
Topic 7: Equipment Used in Administering Parenteral Medications
Module 5: Reading Labels, Syringe Measurement and Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs
Topic 8: Interpreting Orders
Topic 9: Reading Oral Medication Labels
Topic 10: Reading Parenteral Medication Labels
Topic 11: Hypodermic Syringe Measurements
Topic 12: Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs
Topic 13: Measuring Insulin Drugs
Module 6: Dosage Calculations
Topic 14: Formula
Topic 15: Ratio and Proportion
Topic 16: Dimensional Analysis
Topic 17 Calculating Oral Medications
Topic 18: Calculating Parenteral Medicaitons
Module 7: Dosages based on Body Weight and Body Surface Area
Topic 19: Dosages Based on Body Weight
Topic 20: Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
Module 8: Basic Intravenous Therapy
Topic 21: Introduction to IV Therapy
Topic 22: IV Flow Rate Calculation
Topic 23: Calculating IV Infusion and Completion Times
Topic 24: IV Medication and Titration Calculations
Module 9: Advanced Intravenous Therapy
Topic 25: Heparin Infusion Calculations
Topic 26: Critical Care Iv Calculations
Topic 27: Limiting Infusion Volumes
Module 10: Pediatric Medication Calculations
Topic 28: Oral and Parenteral Medications
Topic 29: Intravenous Medications
Module 11: Comprehensive Post-Test
Case Studies
Trends
Hot Spot Decimals
Hot Spot Labels
Graphical Matching
Glossary
Video

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