What This Document Is
This is a practice medication calculation packet for Chamberlain University’s NR446 Collaborative Healthcare course, dated May 2022. It’s designed to help students prepare for a mandatory math competency exam that must be passed with 100% accuracy on the first day of class. The packet focuses on applying dimensional analysis to solve medication-related problems.
Why This Document Matters
This packet is essential for students enrolled in NR446. Successful completion – demonstrated by submitting completed work – is a prerequisite for *taking* the initial math exam. The course requires a high level of accuracy in medication calculations, and this packet provides focused practice to build that skill. It’s part of a tiered remediation system; students who don’t meet the benchmark have multiple opportunities to re-test, with required support from instructors or the Student Learning Center.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This packet is supplemental practice. It does not replace the required reading of the NR446 medication calculation policy or the practice questions available on the Canvas learning platform. While it provides example problems, it doesn’t offer detailed explanations of the underlying mathematical principles. Students needing foundational math review may require additional resources.
What This Document Provides
The full packet includes:
* A set of medication calculation problems covering various dosage forms and calculation types (IV, oral, units, etc.).
* Gridded spaces for students to show their work using the dimensional analysis method.
* Specific rounding instructions for different types of calculations.
* Information regarding the exam retake policy and available support resources.
* An answer key for self-assessment.
This preview only describes the document’s purpose and contents; it does *not* include the practice problems themselves, the answer key, or detailed solutions.
