An accurate and easy-to-read resource for students in medical dosage calculation classes
Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an accurate guide to dosage calculation that tracks to standard course curricula. It's an easy-to-follow supplementary resource for students of nursing, pharmacology, paramedic programs and beyond, walking you through ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analyses for a wide variety of medication types.
You'll learn how medications are given, to whom, and how to chart accurately and clearly. You'll also discover how to handle the processes and language of medical dosing, as well as how to navigate the electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs).
Inside:
- Brush up on your math
- Understand the best practices in medical administration, including needle insertion instructions
- Discover evidence-based practice guidelines and methods
Perfect for students currently taking a medical dosage calculations class, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is also a great resource for working professionals interested in brushing up on the fundamentals.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Up to Speed: Reviewing Math Basics 5
Chapter 1: Brushing Up on Your Math Skills and Entering the Healthcare Field
7
Chapter 2: Using Numbers and Arithmetic 19
Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Fractions 35
Chapter 4: Getting Familiar with Systems of Measurement and Unit Conversions
51
Part 2: Minding Your Meds: Administration and Calculation Methods 71
Chapter 5: The Prescription: Just What the Doctor Ordered. 73
Chapter 6: Medication Labels and Patient Safety 95
Chapter 7: Proper Medical Documentation and Dispensation 113
Chapter 8: Mastering Calculation Methods for Dosing Meds 125
Part 3: Calculations for Different Routes of Administration 143
Chapter 9: Oral Calculations: Tablets, Capsules, and Liquids 145
Chapter 10: Parenteral Injections and Calculations 167
Chapter 11: The IV League: Intravenous Dosing and Calculations 183
Chapter 12: Working with Reconstituted Solutions: Its Like Magic 205
Part 4: Dosing in Special Situations 217
Chapter 13: Insulin: Call It a Miracle Drug 219
Chapter 14: Dosing for Two: The Pregnant Patient 235
Chapter 15: Kid Stuff: Pediatric Calculations 251
Chapter 16: Adjusting Dosages for People in Special Situations 273
Chapter 17: Critical Care Dosing and Calculations 289
Chapter 18: Keeping a Patient Well-Nourished 317
Part 5: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 19: Ten Essential Dosing Calculations 335
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Dosing Mistakes 343
Index 351
Vanessa DePuente, MN, RN, is the Interim Associate Dean of the Nursing Program at Everett Community College.
Richard W. Snyder, DO, is an internist and nephrologist who has been in clinical practice since 2004.
Barry Schoenborn is a long-time math, science, and technical writer. He is an author or co-author of numerous For Dummies books.
