Overview of drug calculations and their importance to safety and professional practice. Includes converting between standard units, using percentages and other common calculation methodologies and everyday prescription scenarios.
Demonstrate common drug calculation problems such as those based on body weight, dilution strength or given over a period of time.
Detailed examples fo using the WIG system to calculate correct dosage volume based on concentration factors.
Calculating drug dosages based on time factors and drip rate of infusion liquids.
Demonstration of how to deal with complex calculations by breaking them up into several steps.
