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Radcliff & Ogden's Calculation of Drug Dosages: An Interactive Workbook

by Ogden, Sheila J.; Radcliff, Ruth K.

ISBN13: 9780323006989
ISBN10: 0323006981
Additional ISBN(s): 9780323018883
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 1999-06-01
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This popular dosage calculation book helps the student master the critical skills necessary to competently and confidently calculate drug dosages. The text features an extensive review of mathematics and employs the three most common methods of calculation: ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. A full-color design throughout highlights more than 180 drug labels. The new edition includes a FREE CD-ROM with drug calculation problems as well as new chapters on automated medication dispension systems and dimensional analysis. * Utilizes a full-color design and interesting design elements throughout to provide an attractive, visually stimulating presentation. * Features numerous labels, syringes, and equipment illustrations to simulate the clinical setting. * Employs a large, workbook trim size to enable students to work out solutions right in the book. * Features actual examples of Medication Administration Records in Chapter 9 to increase the clinical reality of the material. * Includes clinical descriptions with each practice problem to reflect realistic health care situations. * Introduces and consistently uses SI Units to reinforce the understanding and use of this international standard of measurement. * Presents a chapter on "How to Read Drug Labels" to help students read and understand all information on the label. * Concludes with an updated comprehensive posttest featuring clinical scenarios and medication labels to allow students to evaluate their progress. (Includes a FREE CD-ROM)

PART I REVIEW OF MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Pretest

(6)

Fractions

(32)

Pretest

(6)

Learning objectives

(1)

Changing an improper fraction to a mixed number

(1)

Changing a mixed number to an improper fraction

(1)

Lowest common denominator

(2)

Changing a fraction to an equivalent fraction with the lowest common denominator

(1)

Changing a mixed number to an equivalent fraction with the lowest common denominator

(2)

Addition of fractions

(2)

Addition of fractions having the same denominator

(1)

Addition of fractions with unlike denominators

(1)

Addition of fractions involving whole numbers and unlike denominators

(1)

Subtraction of fractions

(2)

Subtraction of fractions having the same denominators

(1)

Subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators

(1)

Subtraction of fractions involving whole numbers and unlike denominators

(1)

Multiplication of fractions

(1)

Multiplication of mixed numbers

(1)

Division of fractions

(1)

Division of mixed numbers

(1)

Reduction of a complex fraction

(2)

Reduction of a complex fraction with mixed numbers

(2)

Work Sheet

(8)

Posttest 1

(4)

Posstest 2

(4)

Decimals

(28)

Pretest

(6)

Learning objectives

(1)

Reading decimal numbers

(1)

Determining the values of decimal fractions

(1)

Addition and subtraction of decimals

(1)

Multiplication of decimals

(1)

Multiplying a decimal by 10 or a power of 10 (100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000)

(1)

Multiplying a whole number or decimal by 0.1 or a multiple of 0.1 (0.01, 0.001, 0.0001, or 0.00001)

(1)

Rounding a decimal fraction

(1)

Division of decimals

(1)

Dividing a decimal by 10 or a multiple of 10 (100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000)

(1)

Dividing a whole number or a decimal fraction by 0.1 or a multiple of 0.1 (0.01, 0.001, 0.0001, or 0.00001)

(1)

Conversion

(1)

Converting a decimal fraction to a proper fraction

(1)

Converting a proper fraction to a decimal fraction

(1)

Work Sheet

(10)

Posttest 1

(4)

Posttest 2

(4)

Percent

(24)

Pretest

(8)

Learning objectives

(1)

Changing a fraction to a percent

(1)

Changing a decimal to a percent

(1)

Changing a percent to a fraction

(1)

Changing a percent to a decimal

(1)

Changing a percent containing a fraction to a decimal

(1)

Finding what percent one number is of another

(1)

Finding the given percent of a number

(1)

Work Sheet

(8)

Posttest 1

(4)

Posttest 2

(4)

Ratios

(20)

Pretest

(6)

Learning objectives

(1)

Changing a proper fraction to a ratio reduced to lowest terms

(1)

Changing a decimal fraction to a ratio reduced to lowest terms

(1)

Changing a percent to a ratio reduced to lowest terms

(1)

Changing a ratio to a proper fraction reduced to lowest terms

(1)

Changing a ratio to a decimal fraction

(1)

Changing a ratio to a percent

(1)

Work Sheet

(10)

Posttest 1

109

(2)

Posttest 2

111

(2)

Proportions

113

(24)

Pretest

113

(2)

Learning objectives

115

(1)

Solving a simple proportion problems

115

(4)

Proportion problem involving whole numbers

116

(1)

Proportion problem involving fractions

116

(1)

Proportion problem involving decimals

116

(1)

Proportion problem involving fractions and percents

117

(1)

Proportion problem involving decimals and percents

117

(1)

Proportion problem involving numerous zeros

118

(1)

Work Sheet

119

(6)

Posttest 1

125

(2)

Posttest 2

127

(2)

Mathematics Posttest

129

(8)

PART II UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR THE CALCULATION OF DRUG DOSAGES

Metric and Household Measurements

137

(16)

Pretest

137

(4)

Learning objectives

141

(1)

Metric measurements

141

(2)

Household measurements

143

(2)

Work Sheet

145

(4)

Posttest 1

149

(2)

Posttest 2

151

(2)

Apothecaries' and Household Measurements

153

(14)

Pretest

153

(8)

Learning objectives

155

(1)

Addition of Roman numercals

156

(1)

Subtraction of Roman numerals

156

(1)

Apothecaries' measurements

156

(2)

Household measurements

158

(3)

Work Sheet

161

(2)

Posttest 1

163

(2)

Posttest 2

165

(2)

Equivalents Between Apothecaries' and Metric Measurements

167

(18)

Pretest

167

(8)

Learning objectives

169

(1)

Approximate equivalents between apothecaries' and metric measurements

169

(3)

Approximate equivalents between Celsius and Fahrenheit measurements

172

(3)

Work Sheet

175

(4)

Posttest 1

179

(2)

Posttest 2

181

(4)

PART III CALCULATION OF DRUG DOSAGES

Interpretation of the Physician's Orders

185

(8)

Learning objectives

185

(1)

Written orders

185

(1)

Verbal orders

185

(1)

Scheduling the administration of medications

186

(1)

Introduction to drug dosages

187

(1)

The five rights of medication administration

188

(3)

Posttest

191

(2)

How to Read Drug Labels

193

(8)

Learning objectives

193

(1)

Parts of a drug label

193

(1)

Examples of reading drug labels

194

(3)

Posttest 1

197

(2)

Posttest 2

199

(2)

Oral Dosages

201

(52)

Learning objectives

201

(3)

Oral dosages involving capsules and tablets

204

(2)

Oral dosages involving liquids

206

(2)

Oral dosages involving milliequivalents

208

(1)

Alternative formula method of oral drug dosage calculation

208

(2)

Formula involving liquids

210

(3)

Work Sheet

213

(28)

Posttest 1

241

(6)

Posttest 2

247

(6)

Parenteral Dosages

253

(52)

Learning objectives

253

(6)

Syringes

259

(2)

Calculation of parenteral drug dosages

261

(2)

Alternative formula method of parenteral drug dosage calculation

263

(4)

Work Sheet

267

(26)

Posttest 1

293

(6)

Posttest 2

299

(6)

Dosages Measured in Units

305

(22)

Learning objectives

305

(1)

Powder reconstitution

306

(1)

Dosages measured in units involving oral and parenteral medications

307

(1)

Dosages measured in units involving parenteral medications

308

(1)

Insulin given with a Lo-Dose insulin syringe

308

(1)

Mixed insulin administration

308

(1)

Regular insulin given with another type of insulin in the same U-100 syringe

309

(2)

Work Sheet

311

(6)

Posttest 1

317

(4)

Posttest 2

321

(6)

Intravenous Flow Rates

327

(30)

Learning objectives

327

(7)

Critical care I.V. medications and flow rates

334

(1)

I.V. administration of regular insulin and heparin

335

(2)

I.V. administration of medication per kilogram per minute

337

(1)

I.V. piggybacks

338

(1)

Heparin locks

338

(1)

Central venous catheter

339

(1)

Patient-controlled analgesia

340

(3)

Work Sheet

343

(6)

Posttest 1

349

(4)

Posttest 2

353

(4)

Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages

357

(6)

Learning objectives

357

(4)

Work Sheet

361

(2)

Automated Medication Dispensing Systems

363

(4)

Learning objectives

363

(4)

Pediatric Dosages

367

(14)

Learning objectives

367

(1)

Pediatric dosages calculated by mg/kg/h.

367

(2)

Body surface area calculations

369

(1)

Calculation of dosage based on body surface area

370

(3)

Work Sheet

373

(4)

Posttest 1

377

(2)

Posttest 2

379

(2)

Special Considerations for the Elderly

381

(6)

Learning objectives

381

(1)

Changes experienced by the elderly

381

(1)

Problems of the elderly

382

(1)

Medical alert system

383

(1)

Medications for the elderly in the home

383

(1)

The visiting nurse

384

(1)

Medication errors with the elderly

384

(1)

Medication for the elderly in the hospital

385

(2)

Home Care Considerations

387

(6)

Learning objectives

387

(1)

Home health nursing

387

(2)

I.V. therapy in the home

389

(4)

Central venous catheter

389

(1)

Peripherally inserted central catheter

390

(1)

Implantable venous access devices, or ports

390

(1)

Landmark midline venous access device

391

(1)

Implications for home care nursing

391

(2)

Comprehensive Posttest

393

(16)

Glossary

409

(2)

Answer Key

411

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