Calculating Drug Doses Safely

Author : George Downie
Publisher : Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Calculating Drug Doses Safely written by George Downie and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text helps members of the medical profession to make accurate drug calculations and aims to help to improve patient safety. It is designed for the needs of both student nurses and registered nurses.

Author : Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 1719645388
Total Pages : 913 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Calculating Drug Dosages written by Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Springhouse
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781582551340
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy! written by Springhouse and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining guide is now more fun, more up-to-date, and even easier to use -- an indispensable resource for nurses who want to take the stress out of dosage calculations. New to this edition are a chapter on dimensional analysis; numerous lighthearted learning aids called "Cheat Sheets"; and "Practice Makes Perfect" -- case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Contents include math basics; measurement systems; drug orders and administration records; calculating oral, topical, and rectal drug dosages; calculating parenteral injections and I.V. infusions; and calculating pediatric, obstetric, and critical care dosages.

Author : Richard Snyder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470930640
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies written by Richard Snyder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs. Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients. Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis Systems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and other conversion equivalents for a global audience The ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine Administration Records) If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to enter the medical field, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.

Author : George Downie
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702049875
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Calculating Drug Doses Safely E-Book written by George Downie and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice. Real-life examples taken from prescriptions and medicine labels will help nurses to relate the mathematical theory to everyday clinical practice Revision of the underlying arithmetic ensures a solid basis A stepped approach allows readers to proceed at their own pace More advanced material is included to suit a range of abilities New ‘How to use this book’ section More examples relating to renal, ITU, drug dosing, fluid balance and a wider range of examples Text restructured so less intimidating material is at the beginning e.g. molarity comes later Level of examples and exercises made clearer

Author : Mitchell J. Stoklosa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780812110074
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmaceutical Calculations written by Mitchell J. Stoklosa and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert Lapham
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0340987332
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drug Calculations for Nurses: A Step-by-Step Approach 3rd Edition written by Robert Lapham and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling pocket-sized book helps you perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context. Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. It also covers how drugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you through step-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revision questions allow you to test and be confident in the skills you have acquired.

Author : Chase Hassen
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781096128748
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students written by Chase Hassen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the second edition of our dosage calculations book! Are you a nursing student, or nurse, who wants to learn a few simple methods of solving dosage calculations without a bunch of formulas? Would you like to raise your hand in your dosage calculation class, after the instructor explains a complicated formula, and ask to approach the white board to show the class a much simpler method? Do you want to go on your clinicals knowing that you have a solid foundation in dosage calculations? Do you want to walk into your Nursing Calculations Class on the first day knowing that you can ace all the tests before the course begins? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you! The book is divided into seven units containing thirty-five chapters. Unit 1: Essential Skills: You can't learn to drive a car if you don't understand the function of the steering wheel. The same applies to the following subjects when learning dosage calculations. The Metric System Apothecary/Avoirdupois/Household Systems Ratios Dimensional Analysis (DA) and Ratio Proportion (RP) Rounding Numbers Military Time Unit 2: Auxiliary Subjects: Roman Numerals Scientific Notation Unit 3: Unit Conversions Unit 3 covers converting between and within the various systems of measurement using dimensional analysis and ratio proportion. Unit conversions Within the Metric System Unit Conversions Within the Household System Unit Conversions Between Metric, Household and Apothecary Systems Unit Conversions Involving Pounds and Ounces Unit Conversions Involving Hours and Minutes Unit 4: Dosage Calculations Unit 4 builds on the knowledge gained in the previous units and covers dosage calculations, starting with the terminology and set up of problems, then progressing from easy, one-step, problems through multi-step problems. Dosage Calculations-The Basics Dosage Calculations Levels 1-3 Body Surface Area Dosing Calculations Pediatric Dosage Calculations Pediatric Maintenance Fluid Replacement Calculations Unit 5: IV Flow Rate Calculations Unit 5 starts with the basic terminology and set up of IV flow rate problems, then moves on to: Simple and Advanced Problems IV Flow Rate Adjustment Calculations Heparin Infusion and Adjustment Calculations Unit 6: Percent and Ratio Strength Calculations Percent, Percent Strength Percent Change Ratio Strength Unit 7: Miscellaneous Subjects Reconstitution Calculations Concentrations and Dilutions Milliequivalent Calculations Dosage Calculations Puzzles Self-Assessment Exam The book contains over 600 high quality practice problems with answers. We look forward to your feedback! Chase Hassen and Brad Wojcik

Author : Vicki Niblett
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781758536
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Nurse's Guide to Dosage Calculation written by Vicki Niblett and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dosage calculations textbook is designed expressly for use in Canadian schools of nursing. It teaches three methods of dosage calculation—ratio and proportion, cross-multiplying of fractions, and formula—using the SI Unit system of measurement. Plentiful sample questions from across nursing care settings with clear use of the three calculation approaches give students immediate opportunity to practice each step taught. Canadian drug trade names are used throughout the text. The book includes self-tests to help students identify areas that require further practice. Make a Note boxes reinforce underlying theory. Keep It Safe boxes emphasize important elements of safe practice.

Author : Tracy Horntvedt
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 1719649707
Total Pages : 687 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dimensional Analysis written by Tracy Horntvedt and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make dosage calculations easier to master with dimensional analysis. Dosage calculations can be intimidating, but they don’t need to be. 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. 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.