Drug dosage calculations (0 cr)
Code: VV00DI17-3064
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2020 - 31.12.2020
Timing
01.09.2020 - 02.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Marko Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Marko Issakainen
Groups
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SHSA22SMNursing, part-time studies
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VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
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 scale
1-5