Dosage Calculations Made Easy. Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis. International Edition

Dedication
Previous Edition Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
SECTION 1 Clinical Calculations
ARITHMETIC REVIEW PRE-TEST
Chapter 1 Arithmetic Review
ARABIC NUMBERS AND ROMAN NUMERALS
EXERCISE 1.1 Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
FRACTIONS
Multiplying Fractions
EXERCISE 1.2 Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
EXERCISE 1.3 Dividing Fractions
DECIMALS
Rounding Decimals
EXERCISE 1.4 Rounding Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
EXERCISE 1.5 Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals
EXERCISE 1.6 Dividing Decimals
CONVERTING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS
EXERCISE 1.7 Converting Fractions to Decimals
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
Chapter 2 Systems of Measurement and Common Equivalents
SYSTEMS OF MEASUREMENT
The Metric System
The Apothecary System
The Household System
INTAKE AND OUTPUT
TEMPERATURE
TIME
COMMON EQUIVALENTS
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
Chapter 3 Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis
TERMS USED IN DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
THE FIVE STEPS OF DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
EXERCISE 3.1 Dimensional Analysis
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
Chapter 4 One-Factor Medication Problems
INTERPRETATION OF MEDICATION ORDERS
Right Patient
Right Drug
Right Dosage
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Other Rights
EXERCISE 4.1 Interpretation of Medication Orders
Medication Administration Record
EXERCISE 4.2 Medication Administration Record
ONE-FACTOR MEDICATION PROBLEMS
Principles of Rounding
EXERCISE 4.3 One-Factor Medication Problems
COMPONENTS OF A DRUG LABEL
Identifying the Components
EXERCISE 4.4 Identifying the Components of Drug Labels
Solving Problems With Components of Drug Labels
EXERCISE 4.5 Problems with Components of Drug Labels
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION BY DIFFERENT ROUTES
Enteral Medications
EXERCISE 4.6 Administering Enteral Medications
Parenteral Medications
EXERCISE 4.7 Administering Parenteral Medications
Vaccines
EXERCISE 4.8 Administering Vaccines
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
Chapter 5 Two-Factor Medication Problems
MEDICATION PROBLEMS INVOLVING WEIGHT
EXERCISE 5.1 Pediatric Medication Problems Involving Weight
MEDICATION PROBLEMS INVOLVING RECONSTITUTION
EXERCISE 5.2 Medication Problems Involving Reconstitution
MEDICATION PROBLEMS INVOLVING INTRAVENOUS PUMPS
EXERCISE 5.3 Medication Problems Involving Intravenous Pumps
MEDICATION PROBLEMS INVOLVING DROP FACTORS
EXERCISE 5.4 Medication Problems Involving Drop Factors
MEDICATION PROBLEMS INVOLVING INTERMITTENT INFUSION
EXERCISE 5.5 Medication Problems Involving Intermittent Infusion
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
Chapter 6 Three-Factor Medication Problems
EXERCISE 6.1 Medication Problems Involving Dosage, Weight, and Time
SUMMARY
PRACTICE PROBLEMS
POST-TEST
ANSWER KEY
SECTION 2 Practice Problems
ONE-FACTOR PRACTICE PROBLEMS
TWO-FACTOR PRACTICE PROBLEMS
THREE-FACTOR PRACTICE PROBLEMS
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE PROBLEMS
ANSWER KEY
SECTION 3 Case Studies
CASE STUDY 1 Congestive Heart Failure
CASE STUDY 2 COPD/Emphysema
CASE STUDY 3 Small Cell Lung Cancer
CASE STUDY 4 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
CASE STUDY 5 Sickle Cell Anemia
CASE STUDY 6 Deep Vein Thrombosis
CASE STUDY 7 Bone Marrow Transplant
CASE STUDY 8 Pneumonia
CASE STUDY 9 Pain
CASE STUDY 10 Cirrhosis
CASE STUDY 11 Hyperemesis Gravidarum
CASE STUDY 12 Preeclampsia
CASE STUDY 13 Premature Labor
CASE STUDY 14 Cystic Fibrosis
CASE STUDY 15 Respiratory Syncytial Virus
CASE STUDY 16 Leukemia
CASE STUDY 17 Sepsis
CASE STUDY 18 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
CASE STUDY 19 Cerebral Palsy
CASE STUDY 20 Hyperbilirubinemia
CASE STUDY 21 Spontaneous Abortion
CASE STUDY 22 Bipolar Disorder
CASE STUDY 23 Anorexia Nervosa
CASE STUDY 24 Clinical Depression
CASE STUDY 25 Alzheimer Disease
CASE STUDY 26 Otitis Media
CASE STUDY 27 Seizures
CASE STUDY 28 Fever of Unknown Origin
CASE STUDY 29 Transurethral Resection of Prostate with Continuous Bladder Irrigation
CASE STUDY 30 Hypercholesterolemia
CASE STUDY 31 Hypertension
CASE STUDY 32 Diabetic Ketoacidosis
CASE STUDY 33 End-Stage Renal Failure
CASE STUDY 34 Fluid Volume Deficit
CASE STUDY 35 Increased Intracranial Pressure
CASE STUDY 36 Breast Cancer
CASE STUDY 37 Severe Abdominal Pain
CASE STUDY 38 Acute Asthma Attack
CASE STUDY 39 Right Total Hip Replacement
CASE STUDY 40 Colon Resection
CASE STUDY 41 Left Total Knee Replacement
CASE STUDY 42 Chest Pain
CASE STUDY 43 Pneumococcal Meningitis
CASE STUDY 44 Diabetic Ketoacidosis
CASE STUDY 45 C-Section Delivery
CASE STUDY 46 Iron Deficiency Anemia
CASE STUDY 47 Lyme Disease
CASE STUDY 48 Infectious Mononucleosis
CASE STUDY 49 H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
CASE STUDY 50 Bronchiolitis
ANSWER KEY
SECTION 4 Comprehensive Post-Tests
COMPREHENSIVE POST-TEST 1
COMPREHENSIVE POST-TEST 2
APPENDIX EDUCATIONAL THEORY OF DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Index

Straightforward, approachable, and rich with practice opportunities, Dosage Calculations Made Easy: Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis, 8th Edition, trains students to confidently calculate accurate medication dosages and fosters the critical-thinking capabilities essential to their clinical success. From basic math functions and measurement systems to complex problem-solving methods, this up-to-date, simple-to-use skill-building guide provides a proven framework for understanding and makes it easier than ever to master effective dosage calculation and drug administration processes.