Pharmacology Safety and DosageCalculations

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Fundamental principles of medication safety and patient safety-goal standardsare discussed. Introduces the student to pharmacokinetics andpharmacodynamics critical to the concept of safe medication administration. Thepractical nurse's role in the prevention of medication errors is defined.Computations and measurements essential for the safe administration ofmedications by nurses are presented. Skill in solving dosage problems,calculating intravenous drip rates, and conversions between measurementsystems is developed. No prerequisite.