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Additional helpful Web Links to sites that have helpful testing and review aids in calculation and dosage.
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DOSAGE CALCULATION LINKS | ||
| Medi-Smart, principles of metric conversions, metric conversions quiz. | ||
( http://medi-smart.com/student_drugcalc.htm ) | ||
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| Medi-Smart, tablet dosages quiz. | ||
( http://medi-smart.com/student_drugcalc.htm ) | ||
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| Medi-Smart, fluid dosages quiz | ||
( http://medi-smart.com/student_drugcalc.htm ) | ||
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| Medi-Smart, Intravenous flow rates quiz | ||
( http://medi-smart.com/student_drugcalc.htm ) | ||
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| Delta College - Teaching Learning Center Nursing Math | ||
| Ratio and proportion, I V flow rates and rounding rules are presented here. Downloadable problems are located at the bottom of the page. ( http://www.delta.edu/tlc/TLCStudySupport/mathforscience/NursingMath/nursingmath.html ) | ||
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| Conversions, Practice questions, Tutorials, Pediatric Math & Dimensional Analysis | ||
| Created by Mary Bennett DNSC, RN, Indiana State University, this site has multiple resources ranging from basic conversions to complete tutorials. ( http://www.indstate.edu/nurs/mary/tutorial.htm ) | ||
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| Factor Label, Basics, Oral meds, injections, IV drips, IV complex & Calculators | ||
| Created by Dale Sampson, an RN and former computer programmer. Dimensional analysis is used as the means for solving drug calculations. ( http://www.dalesplace.net/introduc.htm ) | ||
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| Calculators for nurses | ||
| A BSN graduate of Bowling Green State University created Manuel’s Web page. ( http://www.manuelsweb.com/nursing.htm ) | ||
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| Drug Dosage Calculations | ||
| A tutorial created at the University of Nottingham, England, School of Nursing, takes the student from basics through IV drip calculations. Includes four exercises with answers. ( http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~ntzndeh/mathpack.pdf ) | ||
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| Intravenous drug and solution quiz | ||
| A 2002 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Nursing created this site. It was started while the RN was in nursing school. ( http://www.crnasomeday.com/medmath1.htm ) | ||
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| Metric Conversions, Tablet Dosage Calculations, Fluid Dosage Calculations and IV Drip Rat... | ||
| Four quizzes created by Richard Lakeman, a nursing instructor from New Zealand. ( http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8517/Quiz/quiz.htm ) | ||
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| UM.Lessons | ||
| This is a thirty-eight page tutorial, created by the University of Michigan School of Nursing. ( http://lessons.ummu.umich.edu/2k/utilize/reader/son-tutorials/math$1 ) | ||
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| Intravenous Dilution Standards. Hospital Pharmacy IV Guide | ||
| This website is for the upper level student through RN. It provides information related to how medications are diluted in intravenous solutions. Check out heparin, magnesium sulfate, and dopamine for examples of drugs commonly used. ( http://www.globalrph.com/dilutionlist.htm ) | ||
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| Pharmacology math and students: Index to How-To pages | ||
| An index page to various tutorial pages incorporating pharmacology math. This is part of a pharmacology math module for nursing students. ... What is. Pharmacology. Math? Nurses must perform dosage calculations when administering medications and intravenous fluids. ( http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/mathindex2.html ) | ||
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| Central Carolina Technical College Site, includes: | ||
| Dosage Calculations for Nurses; Systems of Measurements, Conversions, Oral Dosages, Parenteral Dosages, IV Flow Rates and Duration, Dosage by Weight, IV Push Medications, Advanced Critical Care IV Calculations ( http://home.sc.rr.com/nurdosagecal/ ) | ||
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| Drug Calculations, Tablet Calculations, Victoria University | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/CourseSpecific/DrugCalculations/TabletCalcs.htm ) | ||
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| Drug Calculations, Mixture Calculations, Victoria University | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/CourseSpecific/DrugCalculations/MixtureCalcs.htm ) | ||
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| Indiana State University Mini Math Tutorial | ||
| This page created and maintained by Mary Bennett DNSc, RN from Indiana State University. ( http://web.indstate.edu/nurs/mary/tutorial.htm ) | ||
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| CareInternet.net, A medical education network, includes Heparin Calculations | ||
( http://www.careinternet.com/caregiver/heparin.php ) | ||
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| CONVERSIONS AND CALCULATORS | ||
| Nursing Formulas and Conversions | ||
| Essential to know! ( http://www.nurse-center.com/studentnurse/nur11.html ) | ||
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| Future Nurses Drug Calculator | ||
| Dosage Computation Calculator. ( http://www.efn.org/~nurses/calc.html ) | ||
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| Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator, | ||
( http://www.manuelsweb.com/bsa.htm ) | ||
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| Scientific Notation | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/ScientificNotation/NotationIntro.htm ) | ||
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| Unit Conversion | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/UnitConversion/UnitConversionIntro.htm ) | ||
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| Grams to Kilograms | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/UnitConversion/GramsToKilograms%20.htm ) | ||
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| Grams to Micrograms | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/UnitConversion/GramsToMicrograms%20.htm ) | ||
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| Grams to Milligrams | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/UnitConversion/GramsToMilligrams%20.htm ) | ||
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| Milligrams to Micrograms | ||
( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Science/UnitConversion/MilligramsToMicrograms.htm ) | ||
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| U.S. Metric Association | ||
( http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hillger/ ) | ||
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| Weights and Measures Division, National Institutes of Standards and Technology, | ||
( http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/230/235/appxc/appxc.htm ) | ||
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| MATH AND DOSAGE GAMES | ||
| Quia - Dosage Calculation Conversion Matching Game | ||
| Check your knowledge of the metric, apothecary and household systems. Match the conversions between the three systems. ... Matching, flashcards, concentration, word search. ( http://www.quia.com/jg/67993.html ) | ||
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| Quia - dosage equivalents matching | ||
| Practice your equivalents so you're comfortable with dosage calculation. ... dosage equivalents matching. Practice your equivalents so you're comfortable with dosage calculation. ( http://www.quia.com/jg/297745.html ) | ||
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| BASIC MATH SITES | ||
| Maths Connexions for Adults | ||
| Maths Connexions for Adults is hosted by Adult Basic Education Program at Victoria University (TAFE Division), Melbourne.Learning, Victoria University ( http://ceds.vu.edu.au/studentlearning/Maths/MathsIntro.htm ) | ||
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| Math.com | ||
| Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond. Students, teachers, parents, and everyone can find solutions to their math problems instantly. ... Math isn't only about numbers - math skills are found in puzzles and games too. ( http://www.math.com/students/puzzles/puzzleapps.html ) | ||
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| Games & Puzzles | ||
| Games & Puzzles ... Games and Puzzles. Arithmetic and Algebra. Geometry. Probability. Interactive Mathematics Activities. The CTK Exchange. Things impossible. Eye Opener Series. Analog gadgets. ( http://www.cut-the-knot.org/content.shtml ) | ||
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| Multiplication.com | ||
| Multiplication.com - activities, games, worksheets to help teach the multiplication facts. ... Practice your math facts while playing this Farm game. ... Flash Cards. Resources. Games. Interactive Games. Internet Games. Classroom Games. Computer Games ... ( http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm ) | ||
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| order of operations! | ||
| The goal of SpeedMath Deluxe is to create an equation, as quickly as possible, from the four digits the computer gives you. You can use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to create your equation, but you are not allowed to rearrange the digits. Make certain that you remember the order of operations! ( http://education.jlab.org/smdeluxe/index.html ) | ||
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| Math League Help Topics | ||
| Math League Help Topics, www.mathleague.com ( http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm ) | ||
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| Lessons and Resources for Teaching Mathematics by Judy Campf | ||
( http://gouchercenter.edu/jcampf/mathematics.htm ) | ||
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| MEDICATION REFERENCE LINKS | ||
| Medicine OnLine | ||
| Medicine OnLine,™ published by UltiTech, Inc. of Stratford, CT., offers medical information and education in oncology and HIV/AIDS, Medline® literature searches, Daily Medical News, Cancer Forums discussion groups, and reports from medical meetings for health care professionals, patients, and other interested consumers. ( http://www.meds.com ) | ||
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| United States Pharmacopeia | ||
| In pursuit of its mission to promote public health, USP establishes state-of-the-art standards to ensure the quality of medicines for human and veterinary use. USP also develops authoritative information about the appropriate use of medicines. National health care practitioner reporting programs support USP's standards and information programs. In addition, USP supports many public service programs. ( http://www.usp.org/aboutUSP/ ) | ||
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| Life Clinic, Medications for Diabetes - Types of Insulin | ||
( http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/insulin_types.asp ) | ||
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| American Diabetes Association, Types of Insulin | ||
( http://www.diabetes.org/for-parents-and-kids/diabetes-care/types-action.jsp ) | ||
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| Drugs.com | ||
| Drugs.com, prescription drug information for consumers and professional, ( http://www.drugs.com/ ) | ||
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| Dosage Calculations Weblinks of Interest by | ||
( http://homepage.smc.edu/adler_marilyn/n36weblinks_of_interest.htm ) | ||
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| Patient Education regarding Subcutaneous Injections | ||
| Patient Education regarding Subcutaneous Injections, Warren Grant Magnuson Center, National Institutes of Health ( http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/subq.pdf ) | ||
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| RXList.com | ||
| RXList.com, the Internet drug index providing fast, reliable, information to both the consumer and the medical professional; includes the top 200 drugs list ( http://www.rxlist.com ) | ||
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