Unit 2 – Principles of Medication Administration (Introduction to Clinical)

Principles of Medication Administration consists of lecture and written assignments.

To prepare the learner with basic knowledge use the information about the metric measurement system to accurately calculate drug dosages. Calculate dosage for parenteral injections, including those for special preparations such as insulin. Calculate flow rates for infusions. List the rule used to calculate medication dosages for children. Compare dosage forms for drugs given by the enteral route. Outline procedures for giving medications enterally, parenterally, and percutaneously. List processes to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. Identify anatomic landmarks used for giving parenteral medications.

Estimated Class Hours: 2