Drug dosage calculations (0 cr)

Code: VV00DI17-3059

General information

Timing: 01.08.2021 - 31.05.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 0 cr

Unit: Department of Social Services and Health Care

Campus: Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers: Marko Issakainen

Teacher in charge: Marko Issakainen

Groups: SHSA21KP
Nursing, fulltime studies

Course: VV00DI17

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Objective

You are able to perform the basic drug dosage calculations required in the treatment of a patient.

Content

How do you calculate the dosage if the drug is administered by enteral routes?
How do you calculate the dosage if the drug is administered by injection?
How do you calculate the dosage based on the patient's weight?
How do you calculate the relative concentration in a dosage?
How do you calculate the dosage if solid substance is converted into liquid?
How do you reduce the concentration in a dosage?
How do you calculate the administration rate of intravenous medication?

Evaluation

The course is assessed on the scale of pass/fail.

The student must achieve a 100% score in dosage calculation.

Drug dosage calculation 1 is integrated in the Basics of clinical nursing (must be completed 1 month prior to the practical training period of Professional basics of nursing).

Drug dosage calculation 2-5 must be completed 1 month prior to the related practical training periods.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Kliinisen hoitotyön perusteet/Lääkelaskut 1 op tulee olla suoritettuna hyväksytysti.