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Sep 06, 2009 09:58 PM

Ivy Tech: Dosage Calculations Test to continue program

by IndyIvy

During week 7 (I believe) Ivy tech RN/LPN's must take a dosage calculations test.

Can anyone tell me what kind of math is on this test? I would like to get a general idea of what I should expect. The self study book starts with fractions and easy math and goes from there.

It the test mainly figuring dosages only, is there some easy fraction stuff, or is there stuff about figuring IV fluids?

Is this as difficult as it gets, or does it get more difficult?...prob like this:

Demoral, 35mg IM is ordered. Meperidine is available as 50mg/mL. How much would you adminster? (this is a simple problem)

I'm trying to study for my classes AND independently study for this test and I would like to get some idea of how difficult this test is going to be. We must pass w/ an 80 to continue with the program. Don't want to lose the whole thing on this test!!!!

any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks


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Old Sep 07, 2009, 09:04 AM

Default Re: Ivy Tech: Dosage Calculations Test to continue program
We were told to do up through chapter 16 in our math books and the IV stuff starts in chapter 17, so that probably won't be on the first test.
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from chrissypac
Old Sep 07, 2009, 11:33 AM

Default Re: Ivy Tech: Dosage Calculations Test to continue program
Our first test was not too complex. Most of it was basic dosage calculations similar to the example you gave. There was some basic conversions so be sure to know your conversion facts and a couple I&O so be sure to know how many ml in an oz. There were only a couple questions that I really found difficult. I believe there was a couple drip rate questions also. If you work in your book as instructed and do any assignments or practice/take home tests they hand out, you should be fine.
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