Precision in Practice: Drips, Decimals, and Dosages
By attending this webinar, learners will self-report increased knowledge of calculation strategies for commonly encountered medication dosage problems, including unit conversion, dimensional analysis, and ratio–proportion methods, through application of hypothetical real-world scenarios.
Topics
- Patient populations that require dosage adjustments
- Equations needed for dosage calculations
- Methodology of dimensional analysis and ratio proportion
- Common calculation questions, including reconstitution, IV flow rate adjustment, weight based body surface area dosing
Presenter:
Emily Wetherholt, Pharm D., BCACP, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in 2012. Dr. Wetherholt started her pharmacy career in community pharmacy, working as a technician and pharmacist for over 20 years. She is currently an Experiential Education Site Specialist for Midwestern University CPDG. She has completed certificate training in immunization, travel health, patient-centered diabetes care, medication therapy management, and cardiovascular disease risk management. In 2016, Dr. Wetherholt received her certification as a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist.
Cost
Facility- $300.00
Individual- $35.00
VIP Subscribers- No charge
1.0 Nurse Contact Hour
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $949,120 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
