Overview
Description
Introduction to mathematics for medication administration. Introduction to medical terminology through study of Latin root words, prefixes, and suffixes.
Requirements
Prerequisites
ENG 102MATH 126MATH 127MATH 128MATH 176MATH 181
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102; MATH 126 or MATH 127 or MATH 128 or MATH 176 or MATH 181.
Units
Lecture2
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- define roots, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations that are used to create medical terms.
- employ medical terminology accurately when describing anatomical structure and function, pathologic conditions, laboratory tests, and medical abbreviations.
- convert among the metric, apothecary, and avoirdupois measurement systems.
- calculate medication dosages using healthcare-based calculation methods.
- calculate medication dosages based on body weight of pediatric and adult patients.
- determine intravenous flow rates, infusion times, and weight-based dosages for macro and micro drop infusions.