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Syllabus for Spring 2007
 NRSG1213: Math for Nurses
LPN or LPN/LPTN to RN Transition Program
(This course will not transfer to meet the
BSN requirement of College Algebra)
COURSE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
MATH 1213: Math for Nurses
(3 Credit Hours)
Provides instruction in dosage calculation using ratio to proportion as well
as other means of calculation related to medication. Topics include;
interpretation of drug labels, syringe types, conversions, roman numerals,
reconstitution and apothecaries, mixing medications, IV flow rates, drip
rates, interpretation of physician orders and transcribing to Medication
Administration Records, dispensing, and proper documentation of
medications as well as the Six Rights of Med administration and military
time.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Ogden, Sheila J. (2005). Calculation of Drug Dosages, A work Text (7th edition).
St. Louis, MO: Mosby
ISBN # 0-323-04110-8
REFERENCE:
Drug Handbook either 2006 or 2007 edition for verification of safe dosages
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EXAM SCHEDULE AND BLUEPRINT
Spring 2007
Date
Test #
CONTENT
Week one
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Week two
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Week three
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Week four
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Week five
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Week six
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Week
seven
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Week eight
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Week nine
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Week ten
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Week
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Week
twelve
Week
thirteen
Week
fourteen
Week
fifteen
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Review of Mathematics Pre-Test
Chapter 1 Fractions and
Exam
Chapter 2 Decimals and
Exam
Chapter 3 Percents and
Exam
Chapter 4 Ratios and
Exam
Chapter 5 Proportions and Exam
Review of Mathematics Post Exam
Chapter 6 Metric and Household Measurements and
Exam
Chapter 7 and 8 Apothecary and Household Measurements,
Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements and
Exams
Chapters 9, 10, 11
Interpretation of Physician’s Orders, How to Read Drug labels,
Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages and
Exams
Chapter 12 Oral Dosages and
Exam
Chapter 13 Parenteral Dosages and
Exam
Chapter 14 Dosages Measured in Units and
Exam
Chapter 15 Intravenous Flow Rates and
Exam
Chapter 16 Critical Care IV Flow Rates and
Exam
Chapter 17 Pediatric Dosages and
Exam
Chapters 18, 19, 20
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems, Special
Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the
Elderly, Home Care Considerations of Medications and
Comprehensive Final
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FINAL
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Grading Policy:
A. The following grade equivalency is established for this course:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69 (failing)
F = <59 (failing)
Content for exams are based on subject matter from the text, homework assignments,
and lecture.
Grades are weighted as follows:
Exams (17) -------------------60% (Must show mastery with a
Score of 90%)
Homework/assignments----20%
Comprehensive Exam------20% (Must show mastery with a
Score of 90%)
All students must complete assignments as directed by the instructor with Pre and
Post testing over each section. Due to the severity of accurate dosage calculation
and administration, the student must master a score 90% or higher on all chapter
exams as well as the final exam. If a student does not master the exam on the first
attempt, the student has one week to master the exam and move on. Inability to
master can cause the student not to succeed as the course progresses.
Due Dates: NO late work will be accepted – a grade of zero “0” will be given
if work is not turned in on time. All written work must be submitted, even if
it is late and a grade of zero is given, to complete requirements for each
section. If the student does not submit assigned written work, or cannot
master the exams with a 90% or higher, then the student will not have met
the course requirements and will not be allowed to progress throughout the
course.
Classroom Policy:
I.
Attendance
A.
Attendance records are kept.
1.
Students who are tardy to class or leave early shall report to the class
instructor before/after the class to complete an absentee slip.
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2.
Students are expected to be diligent in the pursuit of their studies and
regular in their class attendance. Students have the responsibility of making
arrangements with the instructor regarding all missed work or exams.
Excessive absences with work not made up, will result in failure of the course.
B.
Absences
There is no make-up time to recover missed lecture. It is the students’
responsibility to turn work in the day they return to class and to obtain any
additional assignments from fellow students or by contacting the instructor prior
to the next class day.
Test Make-Up Policy: If a student arrives to take an exam 10 minutes after the
exam begins or is absent for an exam, the student must reschedule another time
to take the exam with the Instructor. The test must be rescheduled prior to the
next class day. Students who present late or tardy on test day will be allowed to
test the same day, but not during the testing time, due to disruption of the other
students. The student must contact the Instructor for a time to take the exam.
C.
II.
Tardiness
Classes begin at a scheduled time per the program calendar in the syllabus.
Students are to be seated and prepared to begin class on time. Failure to do so
may result in missing lecture content and reviews. Covered material will not be
repeated due to tardiness, but will be for clarification.
Classroom Behavior
 Professional behavior is expected in the classroom. During lecture time, the
only discussion that should take place should be related to the lecture content
and should be kept to a minimum. Talking in the classroom keeps other students
from listening to the instructor, causing them to miss valuable lecture content.
 Students should leave the classroom for emergencies only. Students must return
from breaks promptly.
 Students need to turn their cell phones off during lecture time. Cell phones are
not only distracting, but interrupt the learning of others. In the case of an
emergency and you have to be contacted, the front desk secretary will make
every effort to get a message to you.
 No children may be brought to the classroom during scheduled lecture or testing
time, as this can be very distracting to others.
 Students are encouraged to participate in classroom discussion with the
instructor, especially for clarification purposes. Discussion should remain
professional; arguing and nonprofessional behavior will not be tolerated.
 Students must adhere to a decent dress in the classroom.
 Students must come prepared with assignments, drug book, black ink pen(s),
notepad, textbook, pencil and calculator. Students are encouraged to prepare
these items the night before to avoid forgetting them.
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Math for
Nurses
Course
Syllabus
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Unit Title: Part I: Review of Mathematics
Chapter 1 Fractions
Objectives:
concepts:
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Upon completion of this chapter, the student will master the following
Change an improper fraction to a mixed number and its reverse
Change a fraction to an equivalent fraction with the lowest common denominator
Change a mixed number to an equivalent fraction with the lowest common
denominator
Add and Subtract fractions having the same denominator, having unlike
denominators, or involving whole numbers and unlike denominators
Multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers
Reduce a complex fraction and reducing a complex fraction involving mixed
numbers
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Content Outline:
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Review of Mathematics Pretest
Fractions Pretest
Step by step working of fractions with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Learning Resources:
Chapters:
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1, pp.3-28
Course syllabus
Required Text
Chapter 2 Decimals
Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
concepts:
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Reading and writing decimal numbers
Determining the value of decimal fractions
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals
Rounding decimal fractions to an indicated place value
Multiplying and dividing decimals by 10 or a power of 10
Multiplying and dividing decimals by 0.1 or a multiple of 0.1
Converting a decimal fraction to a proper fraction
Converting a proper fraction to a decimal fraction
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Decimal Pretest
Step by step working of decimals with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
2, pp. 29-50
Chapter 3 Percents
Objectives:
concepts:
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Changing a fraction or decimal to a percent
Changing a percent to a fraction or decimal
Changing a percent containing a fraction to a decimal
Finding what percent one number is of another
Finding a given percent of a number
Content Outline:
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Percents Pretest
Step by step working of percents with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
3, pp. 51-68
Chapter 4 Ratios
Objectives:
concepts:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
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Changing a proper fraction, decimal fraction, and percent to a ratio reduced to
lowest terms
Changing a ration to a proper fraction, a decimal fraction, and a percent
2.
Content Outline:
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Ratios Pretest
Step by step working of ratios with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
4, pp. 69-81
Chapter 5 Proportions
Objectives:
concepts:
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Solving simple proportion problems
Solving proportions problems involving fraction, decimals, and percents
Content Outline:
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Proportions Pretest
Step by step working of proportions with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Post Test Review of Mathematics
Learning Resources:
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Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
5, pp. 83-101
Unit Title: Part II: Units of Measures for the Calculation of Drug
Dosages
Chapter 6 Metric and Household Measurements
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Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
concepts:
1.
Recalling the metric measures of weight, volume, and length
2.
Computing equivalents within the metric system by using a proportion
3.
Recalling approximate equivalents between metric and household measures
4.
Computing equivalents between the metric and household systems of measure
by using a proportion
Content Outline:
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Metric and Household Measurements Pretest
Step by step working of Metric and Household Measurements with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
6, pp. 105-120
Chapter 7Apothecary and Household Measurements
Chapter 8 Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements
Objectives:
concepts:
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Adding and Subtracting Roman Numerals
Converting Roman numerals to Arabic numerals
Converting Arabic numerals to Roman numerals
Recalling the apothecary measures of weights and liquids
Computing equivalents within the apothecary system by using a proportion
Recalling approximate equivalents between apothecary and household measures
Computing equivalents between the apothecary and household measurement
systems by the use of a proportion
Recalling equivalent apothecary and metric measures
Computing equivalents between the apothecary and metric systems by using a
proportion
Converting from the Fahrenheit scale to the Celsius scale
Converting from the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale
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Content Outline:
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Apothecary and Household Measurements Pretest
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Step by step working of Apothecary and Household Measurements with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements Pretest
Step by step working of Apothecary and Metric Measurements with examples
Worksheets to be done by the student, additional practice on CD-ROM
Review of Worksheets
Posttest Exam chapter 7 and 8
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
7, pp. 121-131
8, pp. 133-146
Unit III: Calculation of Drug Dosages
Chapter 9 Interpretation of the Physician’s Orders
Chapter 10 How to Read Drug Labels
Chapter 11 Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages
Objectives:
concepts:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Be able to successfully complete a patient’s medication administration record based
on the physician’s order
Trade name of the medication
Generic name of the medication
Strength of the medication dosage
Form in which the medication is provided
Route of administration
Total amount or volume of the medication provided in the container
Using the dimensional analysis format to solve oral dosage problems
Using the dimensional analysis format to solve parenteral dosage problems
Using the dimensional analysis format to solve problems of intravenous flow rate in
drops per minute
Using the dimensional analysis format to solve problems involving administration
of medications in units per hour
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Content Outline:
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Written orders
Verbal orders
Scheduling the Administration of Medications
Introduction to Drug Dosages
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Six Rights of Medication Administration
Parts of a Drug Label
Practice examples for reading drug labels
Additional practice problems on CD-ROM
Post Test chapter 9 and10
Examples of dimensional analysis
Worksheets to be completed by the student chapter 11
Learning Resources:
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2.
Course Syllabus
Required Text
Chapters:
9, pp. 149-155
10, pp. 157-164
11, pp. 165-174
Chapter 12 Oral Dosages
Objectives:
concepts:
1.
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Converting all measures within the problem to equivalent measures in one system
of measurement
Using a proportion to solve problems of oral dosage involving tablets, capsules, or
liquid medications
Using a proportion to solve problems of oral dosages of medications measured in
milliequivalents
Using a stated formula as an alternative method of solving oral-drug dosage
problems
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples
Additional practice on CD-ROM
Worksheet for Oral Dosages with label interpretation
Post Test for Oral Dosages
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
12, pp. 175-228
Chapter 13 Parenteral Dosages
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Objectives:
concepts:
1.
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Converting the measure within the problem to equivalent measures in one system of
measurement
Using a proportion to solve problems of parenteral dosages when medication is in
liquid or reconstituted powder form
Using a proportion to solve problems of parenteral dosages of medications
measured in milliequivalents
Using the stated formula as an alternative method of solving parenteral drug dosage
problems
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples
Practice problems on CD-ROM
Worksheets on Parenteral Dosages to be completed by the student
Post Test
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
13, pp. 229-284
Chapter 14 Dosages Measured in Units
Objectives:
concepts:
1.
2.
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Using a proportion to solve problems involving drugs measured in unit dosages
Calculating drug dosage problems that first require reconstitution of a powdered
drug into a liquid form
Drawing a line through an illustration of an insulin syringe to indicate the dosage of
units desired
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples and label interpretation
Mixing and Drawing up Insulin
Practice Problems on CD-ROM
Worksheet on Dosages Measured in Units
Post Test
Learning Resources:
Chapters:
12
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
14, pp. 285-311
Chapter 15 Intravenous Flow Rates
Objectives:
concepts:
1.
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Calculating milliliters per hour (mL/h) when given the total volume and time over
which an IV solution or intravenous piggyback is to be infused
Calculating drops per minute (gtt/min) when given the total volume and time over
which an IV solution or intravenous piggyback is to be infused
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples and label interpretation
Piggy backs by Gravity feed
Infusion of IV medications using a pump
Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Iv or Heparin (Saline) Locks
Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Additional practice with the CD-ROM
Intravenous Flow Rates Worksheet
Post Test
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
15, pp. 313-339
Chapter 16 Critical Care IV Flow Rates
Objectives:
concepts:
1.
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Calculating the IV flow rate of medications in units per hour (U/h) or
international units per hour (IU/h)
Calculating the IV flow rate of medication in micrograms per kilogram per minute
(mcg/kg/min)
Calculating the IV flow rate of medications in micrograms per minute (mcg/min)
Calculating the IV flow rate of medications in milligrams per minute (mg/min)
Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples and label interpretation
Practice problems on CD-ROM
Critical Care IV flow Rates worksheet
Post Test
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
16, pp. 341-359
Chapter 17 Pediatric Dosages
Objectives:
concepts:
1.
2.
Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Converting the weight of a child from pounds to kilograms
Using a formula based on body weight to determine the correct dosage of
medication to be administered to a child
Calculating body surface are (BSA) using the West nomogram
Estimating body surface area using a formula
Calculating pediatric dosages using a formula based on body surface area
expressed as square meters (m2)
Calculating the rate of infusion in both gtt/min and mL/h for pediatric dosages
Calculating the appropriate concentration of IV medications for pediatric patients
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples and label interpretation
Practice problems on CD-ROM
Pediatric Dosages Worksheet
Post Test
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
17, pp.361-388
Unit Title: Part IV: Drug Administration Considerations
Chapter 18 Automated Medication Dispensing Systems
Chapter 19 Special Considerations for the Administration of
Medications to the Elderly
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Chapter 20 Home Care Considerations in the Administration of
Medications
Objectives:
concepts:
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will master the following
Recognize an automated medication dispensing system
Identify the advantages of using an automated medication dispensing system
Understand the implications of the physiological changes of aging on medication
administration to the elderly
Understand the special problems and issues related to medication administration for
the elderly
Understand the unique issues of nursing practice in a home care setting
Understand the administration of intravenous therapy in a home care setting
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Content Outline:
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Step by step with Examples and label interpretation
Pyxis system
Changes experienced by the elderly
Medical Alert System
Home Medications and the Visiting Nurse
Medication Errors with the Elderly
Medications in the hospital
Home Health Nursing
IV therapy in the home
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Implanted Venous Access Devices, or Ports
Landmark Midline Venous Access Device
Implications for Home Care Nursing
Learning Resources:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Required Text
Chapters:
18, pp. 391-394
19, pp. 395-400
20, pp. 401-405
Comprehensive Final: Student must master a score of 90% or higher
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