Dosage Calculations

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"Introduces Canadian nursing and allied health students to the standard methods used to accurately calculate drug dosages in their care of patients. Provides an overview of the three standard calculation methods and reviews basic arithmetic skills."-- COVER IFC TITLE PAGE DOSAGE CALCULATIONS, 5th Candian Edition COPYRIGHT BRIEF CONTENTS CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHORS KEY FEATURES OF DOSAGE CALCULATIONS MATHEMATICS DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION SECTION 1 Mathematics Review CHAPTER 1: Fractions and Decimals Fractions Types of Fractions Fractions at Work Comparing Fractions Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Multiplication and Division of Fractions Decimals Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Multiplication and Division of Decimals Rounding Decimals CHAPTER 2: Ratios and Percents Ratios Percents Comparing Percents and Ratios Percent Measures CHAPTER 3: Systems of Measurement The Metric System (International System of Units) Alternative Systems of Measurement Special Classes of Units of Measurement Time and Temperature Conversions CHAPTER 4: Calculation Methods Used in Determining Drug Dosages Method 1: Formula Method Method 2: Dimensional Analysis Method 3: Ratio and Proportion SECTION 1 SELF-EVALUATION SECTION 2 Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels CHAPTER 5: Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement Oral Administration Parenteral Administration CHAPTER 6: Interpreting Drug Orders Medical Abbreviations The Drug Order Computerized Medication Administration Systems CHAPTER 7: Drug Labels Trade and Generic Names Dosage Strength Form Drug Delivery Systems Supply Dosage Total Volume or Quantity Administration Route Directions For Mixing or Reconstituting Special Instructions Name of The Manufacturer Expiry Date Lot or Control Number Drug Identification Number Natural Product Number Bar Code Symbols Unit- or Single-Dose Labels Combination Drugs Supply Dosage Expressed as a Ratio or Percentage Checking Labels SECTION 2 SELF-EVALUATION SECTION 3 Drug Dosage Calculations CHAPTER 8: Oral Dosages of Drugs Tablets and Capsules Three-Step Approach To Dosage Calculations Oral Liquids Check Point CHAPTER 9: Parenteral Dosages of Drugs Injectable Solutions High-Alert Parenteral Medications Insulin Check Point CHAPTER 10: Reconstitution of Solutions Solution Components Reconstitution of Injectable Medications in Powder Form Types of Reconstituted Parenteral Solutions Reconstituted Parenteral Solutions Used With Various Routes Reconstitution of Noninjectable Solutions Topical Solutions/Irrigants Oral and Enteral Feedings CHAPTER 11: Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight Administering Medications to Children Converting Pounds to Kilograms Body Weight Method for Calculating Safe Pediatric Dosages Combination Drugs Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight Body Weight Dosage Calculation SECTION 3 SELF-EVALUATION SECTION 4 Advanced Calculations CHAPTER 12: INTRAVENOUS SOLUTIONS, EQUIPMENT, AND CALCULATIONS IV Solutions Calculating Components of IV Solutions When Expressed as a Percent IV Sites Monitoring IVs Primary and Secondary IVs Blood Administration Tubing IV Flow Rate Electronically Regulated IVs Calculating Flow Rates for Infusion Pumps in mL/h Manually Regulated IVs (Gravity Infusions) Calculating Flow Rates for Manually Regulated IVs in gtt/min Adjusting IV Flow Rate Intermittent IV Infusions Calculating IV Infusion Time and Volume CHAPTER 13: Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations Body Surface Area Method Pediatric Volumetric Control Sets Minimal Dilutions for IV Medications Calculation of Daily Volume for Maintenance Fluids CHAPTER 14: Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations Calculating IV Dosages and Flow Rates Using Clinical Protocols IV Heparin Sodium Protocol IV Insulin Protocol Critical Care IV Calculations: Calculating the Flow Rate of an IV Medication to Be Given Over a Specified Time Period Limiting Infusion Volumes SECTION 4 SELF-EVALUATION ESSENTIAL SKILLS EVALUATION COMPREHENSIVE SKILLS EVALUATION Index