Calculating Drug Dosages: A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math 2nd Edition Sandra Luz Martinex De Castillo – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9781719645386, 1719645388
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- ISBN 10:1719645388
- ISBN 13:9781719645386
- Author: Sandra, Martinex
Calculating Drug Dosages
A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math
Master math concepts. Ensure patient safety.
Conquer your fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Color-coded, step-by-step guidance shows you how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. You’ll begin with a basic math assessment and then explore in-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs.
Table contents:
Unit One. Safety in Medication Administration
Chapter 1. Safety in Medication Administration
Chapter 2. The Drug Label
Unit Review
Unit Two. Systems of Measurement
Chapter 3. The Metric System
Chapter 4. The Household System
Unit Review
Unit Three. Methods of Calculation
Chapter 5. Linear Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 6. Fractional Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 7. Dimensional Analysis
Chapter 8. Formula Method
Unit Review
Unit Four. Administration of Medications
Chapter 9. Calculating Oral Medication Doses
Chapter 10. Syringes and Needles
Chapter 11. Calculating Parenteral Medication Dosages
Chapter 12. Preparing Powdered Parenteral Medications
Chapter 13. Administration of Insulin
Unit Review
Unit Five. IV Therapy and Administration of Intravenous Medications
Chapter 14. Intravenous Infusion and Infusion Rates
Chapter 15. Calculating Infusion and Completion Time
Chapter 16. Administering IV Push Medications
Unit Review
Unit Six. Verifying Safe Dose and Critical Care Calculations
Chapter 17. Verifying Safe Dose
Chapter 18. Titration of Intravenous Medications
Unit Review
Unit Seven. Intake and Output
Chapter 19. Calculating Intake and Output
Chapter 20. Parenteral Intake
Unit Review
Unit Eight. Dosages for Pediatric and Older Adult Populations
Chapter 21. Considerations for the Pediatric Population
Chapter 22. Considerations for the Older Adult Population
Unit Review
Appendix—Answer Key
Credits and References
Index
Body Surface Area Nomogram
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