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PublisherDavis Company, F. A.

ISBN-100803661894

ISBN-139780803661899

eBay Product ID (ePID)242765598

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameDimensional Analysis : Calculating Dosages Safely

Publication Year2019

SubjectNursing / Pharmacology, Pharmacy

TypeTextbook

AuthorTracy Horntvedt

Subject AreaMedical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight38.5 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2018-018148

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal615.1/9076

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

Table Of ContentArithmetic Skills Assessment I. Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis 1. Whole Numbers 2. Fractions 3. Decimals and Percents 4. Dimensional Analysis Unit I Post-Test II. Medication Administration 5. Measures and Equivalents 6. Conversions 7. Safety Considerations in Medication Administration 8. Prescriptions and Medication Orders 9. Reading Medication Labels and Syringes 10. Reconstituting Parenteral Medications from a Powder 11. Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area 12. Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment 13. Intravenous Calculations Unit II Post-Test III. Special Topics 14. Enteral Tube Feedings 15. Insulin Administration 16. Heparin Administration 17. Critical Care Dosage Calculations 18. Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation Unit III Post-Test Comprehensive Post-Test IV. Test Answers Appendices A. Calculators B. Roman Numerals C. The 24-Hour Clock

SynopsisFocus on patient safety Learning models, including the "4 Cs" approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate Over 1,000 practice problems throughout the book, including... Basic skills pre-test End-of-section practice tests in each chapter End-of-unit assessment tests End-of-book post-test 18 "Speed Challenge" chapter quizzes online to increase speed and accuracy Real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice "Note" and "Alert" boxes that highlight potential safety issues to keep in mind when calculating math problems A glossary of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, "Great Book! Very clear and easy to understand. Made pharmacology a cake walk!" --Zoe S., Amazon Reviewer "Best dimensional analysis book I've ever read. You just get it on the first try." --Massey R., Amazon Reviewer 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 with simple safety mechanisms. 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., 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 with simple safety mechanisms.

LC Classification NumberRS57