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Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely Third Edition [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 480 pages, aukštis x plotis: 229x152 mm, weight: 272 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Feb-2023
  • Leidėjas: F.A. Davis Company
  • ISBN-10: 1719646287
  • ISBN-13: 9781719646284
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 480 pages, aukštis x plotis: 229x152 mm, weight: 272 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Feb-2023
  • Leidėjas: F.A. Davis Company
  • ISBN-10: 1719646287
  • ISBN-13: 9781719646284
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Make dosage calculations easier to master with dimensional analysis.
Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that shows you how to master simple to complex calculations with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors to ensure that drugs are administered safely and documented correctly. It eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations.
 
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  • Updated! Current patient safety and nursing standards, including regulations/laws, and use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs)
  • Updated! Real and simulated drug labels to help students become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accurately
  • Enhanced! More examples of electronic orders and documentation
  • Learning models, including the “4 Cs” approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate
  • Over 1,000 practice problems
  • 18 “Speed Challenge” chapter quizzes online to increase speed and accuracy
  • Real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice
Arithmetic Skills Assessment 1(1)
UNIT 1 Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis
1(70)
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1(14)
Types of Numbers
2(1)
Whole Numbers
3(1)
Adding Whole Numbers
4(1)
Subtracting Whole Numbers
5(1)
Multiplying Whole Numbers
6(3)
Dividing Whole Numbers
9(2)
Key Points
11(4)
Chapter 2 Fractions
15(19)
Types of Fractions
15(1)
Reducing Fractions to the Lowest Terms
16(1)
Adding Fractions
17(4)
Subtracting Fractions
21(2)
Multiplying Fractions
23(3)
Dividing Fractions
26(1)
Key Points
27(7)
Chapter 3 Decimals and Percents
34(21)
Decimal Numbers
34(12)
Percents
46(3)
Key Points
49(6)
Chapter 4 Dimensional Analysis
55(16)
What Is Dimensional Analysis?
55(1)
Dimensional Analysis for Simple Math Problems
55(5)
Steps for Complex Problems
60(3)
Key Points
63(8)
Unit 1 Post-Test
69(2)
UNIT 2 Medication Administration
71(198)
Chapter 5 Measures and Equivalents
71(8)
Metric Measures
71(3)
Household Measures
74(1)
International Units
75(1)
Milliequivalents
75(1)
Key Points
76(3)
Chapter 6 Conversions
79(13)
Conversions Within the Metric System
79(5)
Conversions Between Household and Metric Measurements
84(3)
Key Points
87(5)
Chapter 7 Safety Considerations in Medication Administration
92(25)
Medication Errors
92(1)
Organizations Involved in Safe Medication Practices
93(3)
Medication Delivery Systems
96(3)
Preventing Medication Errors: Seven Rights and Three Checks
99(6)
Barcode Medication Administration
105(1)
Medications Across the Continuum of Care: Medication Reconciliation
106(1)
Abbreviations Used in Medication Administration
107(5)
Key Points
112(5)
Chapter 8 Prescriptions and Medication Orders
117(14)
Prescriptions and Medication Orders
117(5)
Safety Considerations in Ordering and Transcribing Medications
122(2)
The Medication Administration Record
124(1)
Documenting Administered Medications
125(3)
Key Points
128(3)
Chapter 9 Reading Medication Labels and Syringes
131(36)
Medication Labels
131(6)
Oral Medications
137(8)
Injected Medications
145(10)
Key Points
155(12)
Chapter 10 Reconstituting Parenteral Medications From a Powder
167(12)
Reconstituting Powdered Medications: Basic Principles
167(1)
Reconstituting Powdered Medications
167(2)
Reconstituting Single- and Multiple-Dose Medications
169(1)
Reconstituting Single- and Multiple-Strength Medications
170(4)
Key Points
174(5)
Chapter 11 Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area
179(22)
Calculating Dosages Based on Body Weight
179(4)
Calculating Body Surface Area
183(4)
Calculating Medication Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
187(5)
Key Points
192(9)
Chapter 12 Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment
201(17)
Introduction to IV Therapy
202(2)
Types of IV Fluids
204(1)
Safety Precautions
204(1)
Essential Equipment for IV Therapy
205(3)
Labeling IV Fluids and Tubing
208(2)
Infusing IV Fluids Using Manual Gravity Flow
210(1)
Other Types of Infusion Devices
211(3)
Key Points
214(4)
Chapter 13 Intravenous Calculations
218(51)
Calculating Flow Rates for IV Infusions
218(17)
Preparing Time Tapes for Manually Controlled Infusions
235(8)
Key Points
243(26)
Unit 2 Post-Test
261(8)
UNIT 3 Special Topics
269(150)
Chapter 14 Enteral Tube Feedings
269(28)
Enteral Nutrition
270(1)
Routes of Administration
270(2)
Delivery Methods
272(1)
Types of Formulas
273(1)
Open and Closed Feeding Systems
274(1)
Powdered Formulas
275(1)
Caring for Patients on Enteral Nutrition
275(4)
Giving Medications Through a Feeding Tube
279(2)
Calculating Calorie and Protein Needs for Patients Receiving Enteral Tube Feedings
281(3)
Calculating Flow Rates for Enteral Feedings
284(1)
Diluting Enteral Feedings
285(4)
Key Points
289(8)
Chapter 15 Insulin Administration
297(25)
Diabetes Mellitus
297(1)
Insulin
298(8)
Insulin Delivery Systems
306(10)
Key Points
316(6)
Chapter 16 Heparin Administration
322(27)
Venous Thrombosis
322(1)
Heparin
323(16)
Key Points
339(10)
Chapter 17 Critical Care Dosage Calculations
349(26)
Critical Care
349(1)
Calculating mL/hr Flow Rates From mg/min and mcg/min Dosages
350(2)
Calculating mL/hr Flow Rates From mg/kg/min and mcg/kg/min Dosages
352(3)
Calculating mg/min and mcg/min Dosages From mL/hr Flow Rates
355(2)
Titrating Dosages According to Patient Response
357(4)
IV Infusion Protocols for High-Risk Medications
361(2)
Key Points
363(12)
Chapter 18 Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation
375(44)
General Considerations for Children
376(14)
General Considerations for Pregnant and Lactating Women
390(1)
General Considerations for Aging Adults
391(2)
Key Points
393(26)
Unit 3 Post-Test
403(8)
Comprehensive Post-Test
411(8)
UNIT 4 Test Answers
419(22)
Arithmetic Skills Assessment Answers
419(1)
Chapter Post-Test Answers
420(13)
Unit Post-Test Answers
433(5)
Comprehensive Post-Test Answers
438(3)
Appendixes
Appendix A Calculators
441(2)
Appendix B Roman Numerals
443(2)
Appendix C The 24-Hour Clock
445(2)
Appendix Answers 447(2)
Index 449