TAILIEUCHUNG - Lecture Medical assisting: Administrative and clinical procedures (5e) - Chapter 52: Dosage calculation

Pharmacology, which is the science of drugs, is a great responsibility to any allied health professional. Medication mistakes made can injure or even cause the death of a patient. It is important to begin with a good working knowledge of the foundations of pharmacology. This chapter provides an overview of the role of drugs in ambulatory medical facilities. | 52 Dosage Calculation Explain the role of the medical assistant to ensure safe dosage calculations. Identify systems of measurements and their common uses. Convert among systems of measurements. Learning Outcomes Execute dosage calculations accurately. Calculate dosages based upon body weight and body surface area. Learning Outcomes Introduction Administer medications Close attention to detail Dosage calculation must be accurate Basic math Systems of measurement Conversions within or between measurement systems Calculations for special patient populations Learning Outcome: Explain the role of the medical assistant to ensure safe dosage calculations. As a medical assistant, you may be called upon to administer medications. Dosage calculations must be completed carefully and accurately in order to prevent medication errors. This chapter will provide the basics of safe dosage calculations. Remember to check the scope of practice in your state and

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• Medical assisting
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• Principles of pharmacology
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