Session 1 (CAL)

• Changing Units: ng → mcg → mg → g = divide by 1000 each step
• Volumes: Volume = Dose / Concentration
• Dilutions: 1 part drug to 4 parts solution = 1:5 dilution
• Rates:
  • Calculating the rate: rate (volume-per-time) = dose-per-time / concentration
  • Minimum duration of an infusion based on maximal rate: rate = dose / time
• Percentages: 5% = 5g in 100ml
• Ratios: 1 in a 1000 = 1g in 1000ml

Session 2 (PWS)

• Adult Fluid Prescribing
• Fluid Prescribing Flowchart
• Children Fluid Prescribing
• Diabetes Medication Summary
• HRT Summary

Session 3 (REV)

• Serious Prescribing Error
• Side Effects
• Electrolyte Disturbances
• Continued or Stopped