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NSG318 Drug Calculation Medication Math Competency

Math competency practice for nursing students, including rounding decimals, metric conversions (mL, L, tsp, Tbsp), and weight conversions between pounds and kilograms. Useful for dosage calculations and clinical accuracy.

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GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T YNSG-318 Drug Calculation Medication MathCompetency Practice PacketMed Math Competenciesl.aConvert measures within rhe metric systeml.bConvert household measures to the metric systeml.c.Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilogramsl.d.Determine the amount of an IV medication needed to administer the prescribed amount.l.e.Calculate the dosage amount of tablets, capsules, and liquid volume (oral or parenteral)needed to administer the prescribed medication dose.l.f.Calculate dosages of heparin in units/hour.1-5-Calculate mL-hour ofIVinfusionl.h.Calculate dosages of medications for subcutaneous and intramuscular routes in solutions invials and ampules.l.iRound according to directions.l.j.Calculate the drug dosages according to body weight.l.k.Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications.1.1.Calculate and explain if prescribed dosage is safe.l.m.Calculate gtrs.'minute of prescribed IV solutions.Im.Calculate time of completion for prescribed medication.GRAND CANYONU N I V E R S I T YNSG-318 Drug Calculation Medication MathCompetency Practice PacketMed Math Competenciesl.aConvert measures within rhe metric systeml.bConvert household measures to the metric systeml.c.Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilogramsl.d.Determine the amount of an IV medication needed to administer the prescribed amount.l.e.Calculate the dosage amount of tablets, capsules, and liquid volume (oral or parenteral)needed to administer the prescribed medication dose.l.f.Calculate dosages of heparin in units/hour.1-5-Calculate mL-hour ofIVinfusionl.h.Calculate dosages of medications for subcutaneous and intramuscular routes in solutions invials and ampules.l.iRound according to directions.l.j.Calculate the drug dosages according to body weight.l.k.Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications.1.1.Calculate and explain if prescribed dosage is safe.l.m.Calculate gtrs.'minute of prescribed IV solutions.Im.Calculate time of completion for prescribed medication.

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