Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely

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Focus on patient safety Learning models, including the “4 Cs” approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate Over 1,000 practice problems throughout the book, including… Basic skills pre-test  End-of-section practice tests in each chapter End-of-unit assessment tests End-of-book post-test 18 “Speed Challenge” chapter quizzes online to increase speed and accuracy Real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice "Note" and “Alert” boxes that highlight potential safety issues to keep in mind when calculating math problems A glossary of key terms at the beginning of each chapter Inside Front Cover Brief Contents Title Page Copyright Dedication Preface Reviewers Acknowledgments Table of Contents Arithmetic Skills Assessment Unit 1 Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis Chapter 1 Whole Numbers Types of Numbers Whole Numbers Adding Whole Numbers Subtracting Whole Numbers Multiplying Whole Numbers Dividing Whole Numbers Key Points Chapter 2 Fractions Types of Fractions Reducing Fractions to the Lowest Terms Adding Fractions Subtracting Fractions Multiplying Fractions Dividing Fractions Key Points Chapter 3 Decimals and Percents Decimal Numbers Percents Key Points Chapter 4 Dimensional Analysis What Is Dimensional Analysis? Dimensional Analysis for Simple Math Problems Steps for Complex Problems Key Points Unit 1 Post-Test Unit 2 MedicationAdministration Chapter 5 Measures and Equivalents Metric Measures Household Measures International Units Milliequivalents Key Points Chapter 6 Conversions Conversions Within the Metric System Conversions Between Household and Metric Measurements Key Points Chapter 7 Safety Considerations in Medication Administration Medication Errors Organizations Involved in Safe Medication Practices Medication Delivery Systems Preventing Medication Errors: Six Rights and Three Checks Barcode Medication Administration and the Six Rights Medications Across the Continuum of Care: Medication Reconciliation Abbreviations Used in Medication Administration Key Points Chapter 8 Prescriptions and Medication Orders Prescriptions and Medication Orders Safety Considerations in Ordering and Transcribing Medications The Medication Administration Record Documenting Administered Medications Key Points Chapter 9 Reading Medication Labels and Syringes Medication Labels Oral Medications Injected Medications Key Points Chapter 10 Reconstituting Parenteral Medications From a Powder Reconstituting Powdered Medications: Basic Principles Reconstituting Powdered Medications Reconstituting Singleand Multiple-Dose Medications Reconstituting Singleand Multiple-Strength Medications Key Points Chapter 11 Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area Calculating Dosages Based on Body Weight Calculating Body Surface Area Calculating Medication Dosages Based on Body Surface Area Key Points Chapter 12 Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment Introduction to IV Therapy Types of IV Fluids Safety Precautions Essential Equipment for IV Therapy Labeling IV Fluids and Tubing Infusing IV Fluids Using Manual Gravity Flow Other Types of Infusion Devices Key Points Chapter 13 Intravenous Calculations Calculating Flow Rates for IV Infusions Preparing Time Tapes for Manually Controlled Infusions Key Points Unit 2 Post-Test Unit 3 Special Topics Chapter 14 Enteral Tube Feedings Enteral Nutrition Routes of Administration Delivery Methods Types of Formulas Open and Closed Feeding Systems Powdered Formulas Nursing Care for a Patient on Enteral Nutrition Giving Medications Through a Feeding Tube Calculating Calorie and Protein Needs for Patients Receiving Enteral Tube Feedings Calculating Flow Rates for Enteral Feedings Diluting Enteral Feedings Key Points Chapter 15 Insulin Administration Diabetes Mellitus Insulin Insulin Delivery Systems Key Points Chapter 16 Heparin Administration Venous Thrombosis Heparin Key Points Chapter 17 Critical Care Dosage Calculations Critical Care Calculating mL/hr Infusion Rates From mg/min and mcg/min Dosages Calculating mL/hr Infusion Rates From mg/kg/min and mcg/kg/min Dosages Calculating mg/min and mcg/min Dosages From mL/hr Infusion Rates Titrating Dosages According to Patient Response IV Infusion Protocols for High-Risk Medications Key Points Chapter 18 Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation General Considerations for Children General Considerations for Pregnant and Lactating Women General Considerations for Aging Adults Key Points Unit 3 Post-Test Comprehensive Post-Test Unit 4 Test Answers Arithmetic Skills Assessment Answers Chapter Post-Test Answers Unit Post-Test Answers Comprehensive Post-Test Answers Appendix A Calculators Appendix B Roman Numerals Appendix C The 24-Hour Clock References Index