CON Medication Math Competency Requirements: Difference between revisions
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<li>Knowledge from previous courses</li> | <li>Knowledge from previous courses</li> | ||
<li>Calculate number of pills/milliliters to give</li> | <li>Calculate number of pills/milliliters (mL) to give</li> | ||
<li>Conversions of mcg to mg</li> | <li>Conversions of micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg)</li> | ||
<li>pounds to kilograms</li> | <li>pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg)</li> | ||
<li>inches to centimeters </li> | <li>inches to centimeters (cm)</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Kilogram to milligram</li> | ||
<li>Ounces to mL, teaspoons to mL </li> | <li>Ounces (oz) to mililiter (mL), teaspoons (tsp) to mL </li> | ||
<li>L to mL</li> | <li>Liter (L) to mililiter (mL)</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Gram to kilogram</li> | ||
<li>Teaspons (tsp) to Tablespoons (TBSP)</li> | |||
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<li>Correctly read labels of vials, ampules | <li>Correctly read labels of vials, ampules, and bottles</li> | ||
<li>Calculate dose for syringes</li> | <li>Calculate dose for syringes</li> | ||
<li>Calculate correct dosage of insulin</li> | <li>Calculate correct dosage of insulin</li> | ||
<li>Calculate the correct amount of dilute solution for medication (powder reconstitution or diluting total dose)</li> | <li>Calculate the correct amount of dilute solution for medication (powder reconstitution or diluting total dose)</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Calculate administration rate of enteral feedings.</li> | ||
<li>Calculate range (upper and lower according to recommended range) and dose versus daily amount.</li> | <li>Calculate range (upper and lower according to recommended range) and dose versus daily amount.</li> | ||
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<li>Calculate the rate to administer intravenous (IV) solution/med for a given set rate or order (per different tubing delivery rates)</li> | |||
<li>Calculate the rate to administer IV solution/med for a given set rate or order (per different tubing delivery rates)</li> | |||
<li>Calculate length of time IV solutions will run</li> | <li>Calculate length of time IV solutions will run</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Calculate rate of Intravenous Push (IVP) medications</li> | ||
<li>Calculate concentration of solution/medication</li> | <li>Calculate concentration of solution/medication</li> | ||
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<li>Calculate amount of drug when ordered by prescribed units/mL, mL/hour, units/min and units/hour (e.g. heparin, lidocaine)</li> | <li>Calculate amount of drug when ordered by prescribed units/mL, mL/hour, units/min and units/hour (e.g. heparin, lidocaine)</li> | ||
<li>Calculate body surface area, dose/m<sup>2</sup>, mg/body survace area with formula provided</li> | |||
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