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How to perform drug calculations for the safe administration of oral medications

Last Reviewed: 28/11/2024
Last Reviewed: 28/11/2024
Howtoperformdrugcalculationsforthesafe

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The ability to accurately perform oral drug calculations is an essential clinical skill to keep patients safe and ensure that they do not receive suboptimal treatment. This module explores oral medication calculations and allows you to learn, practice and update your numerical skills.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Jane Brindley

Senior lecturer in adult nursing, School of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, England

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How to perform drug calculations for the safe administration of oral medications

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Last Reviewed: 28/11/2024
Last Reviewed: 28/11/2024