Math for nurses : a pocket guide to dosage calculation and drug preparation
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Cover Title Page Copyright Disclaimer Dedication Contributors Reviewers Preface How to Use This Book Organization Special Features New Content in This Edition Revised and Expanded Chapters Contents UNIT 1: Basic Mathematics Review and Refresher CHAPTER 1: Preassessment Test: MATHEMATICS SKILLS REVIEW CHAPTER 2: Fractions LEARNING OBJECTIVES The Denominator of a Fraction The Numerator of a Fraction Concept of Size Types of Fractions and Value Equivalent or Equal Fractions Simplify or Reduce Fractions to Their Lowest Terms Find the Least Common Denominator Conversion Addition of Fractions Addition of Mixed Numbers Subtraction of Fractions Subtraction of Mixed Numbers Multiplication of Fractions Division of Fractions End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 3: Decimals LEARNING OBJECTIVES Compare Decimal Values Add of Decimals Subtract of Decimals Multiply of Decimals Multiplication by 10, 100, or 1,000 Divide of Decimals Division by 10, 100, or 1,000 Change Fractions to Decimals Change Decimals to Fractions Round Off Decimals End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 4: Percents, Ratio, and Proportion LEARNING OBJECTIVES Percent Fractions and Percents Decimals and Percents Ratio and Proportion Use of Ratio and Proportion: Solving for x End of Chapter Review End of Unit 1 Review UNIT 2: Measurement Systems CHAPTER 5: The Metric, Household, and Apothecary Systems of Measurement LEARNING OBJECTIVES The Metric System Meter—Length Liter—Volume Gram—Weight The Apothecary System Household Measurements Converting Within the Same System: Metric System Converting Within the Same System: Household and Apothecary End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 6: Approximate Equivalents and System Conversions LEARNING OBJECTIVES Dosage Calculations: Converting Between Systems End of Chapter Review End of Unit 2 Review UNIT 3: Dosage Calculations CHAPTER 7: Medication Labels LEARNING OBJECTIVES Reading and Interpreting a Drug Label End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 8: Oral Dosage Calculations LEARNING OBJECTIVES Calculating Oral Dosages Dosage Calculations for Medications in the Same System and the Same Unit of Measurement Dosage Calculations for Medications in the Same System but with Different Units of Measurement Dosage Calculations for Medications in Different Systems End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 9: Parenteral Dosage Calculations LEARNING OBJECTIVES Packaging, Syringes, and Needles Types of Injections Dosage Calculations for Medications in the Same System and the Same Unit of Measurement Dosage Calculations for Medications in the Same System but Having Different Units of Measurement Dosage Calculations for Medications in Different Systems Penicillin End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 10: Intravenous Therapy LEARNING OBJECTIVES Key Terms Intravenous Fluids Intravenous Infusion Sets and Lines Infusion Devices Calculate Intravenous Fluid Administration Calculate Infusion Time in Hours and Minutes Calculate Flow Rate in Milliliters per Hour for Gravity or Pump Infusions Calculate Drip Rate or Drops per Minute Constant Factors Intermittent Intravenous Administration End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 11: Intravenous Therapies: CRITICAL CARE APPLICATIONS LEARNING OBJECTIVES Calculate Flow Rate (mL per hr) When Dosage Is Known. Use Ratio and Proportion, the Formula Method, or Dimensional Analysis Calculate Dosage, per Hour or per Minute, When Flow Rate Is Known Titrate IV Fluids End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 12: Insulin LEARNING OBJECTIVES Insulin Preparation Types of Insulin Insulin Delivery Devices Insulin Administration Preparing Insulin for Injection Mixing Two Types of Insulin in One Syringe Continuous Intravenous Insulin Infusion End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 13: Heparin Preparation and Dosage Calculations: SUBCUTANEOUS AND INTRAVENOUS LEARNING OBJECTIVES Heparin for Subcutaneous Injection Heparin for Intravenous Infusion Calculate Heparin Flow Rate (mL/hr) When Units of Heparin per Hour Are Ordered Calculate Heparin Dosage (units per hr) When Heparin Is Ordered in Milliliters per Hour Heparin Administration Based on Weight Weight-Based Heparin Protocol End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 14: Pediatric Dosage Calculations and Intravenous Therapy LEARNING OBJECTIVES Weight Conversions Estimate Safe Total Daily Dosage Calculate Oral and Parenteral Dosages Based on Body Weight (mg per kg) Estimate Body Surface Area Dosage Calculations Based on Body Surface Area Calculate Intravenous Flow Rate Calculate Intermittent Intravenous Medication Administration (Intravenous Piggyback: IVPB) Calculate IV Push Medications End of Chapter Review CHAPTER 15: Solutions and Drug Reconstitution LEARNING OBJECTIVES Reconstitution: Preparing Injections Packaged as Powders Preparing an Oral or Enteral Feeding Preparing a Topical Irrigating Solution End of Chapter Review End of Unit 3 Review Answers CHAPTER 1: Preassessment Test: Mathematics Skills Review CHAPTER 2: Fractions CHAPTER 3: Decimals CHAPTER 4: Percents, Ratio, and Proportion End of Unit 1 Review CHAPTER 5: The Metric, Household, and Apothecary Systems of Measurement CHAPTER 6: Approximate Equivalents and System Conversions End of Unit 2 Review CHAPTER 7: Medication Labels CHAPTER 8: Oral Dosage Calculations CHAPTER 9: Parenteral Dosage Calculations CHAPTER 10: Intravenous Therapy CHAPTER 11: Intravenous Therapies: Critical Care Applications CHAPTER 12: Insulin CHAPTER 13: Heparin Preparation and Dosage Calculations: Subcutaneous and Intravenous CHAPTER 14: Pediatric Dosage Calculations and Intravenous Therapy CHAPTER 15: Solutions and Drug Reconstitution End of Unit 3 Review Appendix B: Rounding Off Decimals APPENDIX A: Roman Numerals APPENDIX B: Rounding Off Decimals APPENDIX C: Abbreviations for Drug Preparation and Administration APPENDIX D: Intradermal Injections APPENDIX E: Subcutaneous Injections APPENDIX F: Intramuscular Injections APPENDIX G: Z-Track Injections APPENDIX H: Pediatric Intramuscular Injections APPENDIX I: Nursing Concerns for Pediatric Drug Administration APPENDIX J: Nursing Considerations for Critical Care Drug Administration APPENDIX K: Nursing Concerns for Geriatric Drug Administration APPENDIX L: Needleless Intravenous System APPENDIX M: Temperature Conversions: Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales Index Volume and Weight Equivalents
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