1. Briefly describe four measuring systems that are in drug therapy. Provide examples of when each system is used. Identify which system is used most frequently.Why is this system perfrred? (1 learning objectives)2.Describe why children require different dosages of medications than adults.
Group Assignments:1.Each group member writes a math problem that requires converting between measuring systems.Allow other members to solving each problem,correct answers and educate team members as needed (2 learning objectives).
Clinical Assignment:1.Find three orders in the clinical setting that require calculation to determine the correct medication dose. Calculate each medication dose.
2. Aske a pediatric nurse what calculations are used in his or her organization to determine pediatric drug dosages.Why are these calculations used in this organization?
Conduct an internet search on reasons for medication errors. Find an error that occurs related to miscalculation of a drug dose. Explain how this error could have been prevented.