Calculating Dosages Safely: A Dimensional Analysis Approach

by Horntvedt, Tracy

• ISBN13: 9780803622548
• ISBN10: 0803622546
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-18
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

Dosage calculations can be intimidating, but they don't need to be. Using dimensional analysis, you'll learn how to calculate both simple and complex medication dosage problems with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors with simple safety mechanisms. This reliable and consistent method helps to ensure safe medication administration practices.Dimensional analysis, which can be used on virtually every dosage calculation problem, eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations. It's a method of problem-solving that organizes data in a manner that is easy to understand and apply.

Table of Contents

Arithmetic Skills Assessment Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis Whole Numbers Fractions Decimals and Percents Dimensional Analysis Medication Administration Measurements and Equivalents Conversions Safety Considerations in Medication Administration Prescriptions and Medication Orders Reading Medication Labels and Syringes Reconstituting Parenteral Medications from a Powder Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment Intravenous Calculations Special Topics Enteral Tube Feedings Insulin Administration Heparin Administration Critical Care Dosage Calculations Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculations Comprehensive Post-Test Test Answers Appendices Calculators Roman Numerals Apothecary Measurements The 24-Hour Clock