What This Document Is
This is a focused math review worksheet designed to prepare students in Herzing University’s NSG 124 Pharmacology course for dosage calculation exams 2 through 4. It presents a series of practice problems covering common medication administration calculations, including those related to oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications. The worksheet also includes essential conversion factors for units of measurement frequently encountered in pharmacology.
Why This Document Matters
This review is crucial for nursing students who need to confidently and accurately calculate medication dosages. Dosage calculation is a core competency for safe and effective patient care. This worksheet provides targeted practice to reinforce mathematical skills specifically applied to pharmacology, helping students identify areas where they may need further study before their exams. It’s most valuable when used *in addition to* coursework and textbook study.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This worksheet is a practice tool, not a comprehensive math tutorial. It assumes a baseline understanding of mathematical principles and focuses on their application within a medical context. It does not provide detailed explanations of *how* to solve the problems, nor does it cover all possible dosage calculation scenarios. Students will still need to understand the underlying pharmacological principles guiding dosage decisions.
What This Document Provides
This worksheet includes:
* 22 practice problems covering dosage calculations for various routes of administration (PO, IM, SubQ, IV).
* Problems involving conversions between different units of measurement (grams, milligrams, micrograms, ounces, milliliters).
* Practice with calculating infusion rates (mL/hr, gtts/min) based on drip factors and order specifications.
* A reference section with common unit conversions (tsp to mL, kg to lbs, etc.).
This preview does *not* include solutions to the practice problems, detailed step-by-step explanations, or broader conceptual explanations of pharmacology principles. It is a practice tool only.
