Clinical Calculations Made Easy Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis

by Craig, Gloria P.

Edition: 3rd

ISBN13: 9780781748384

ISBN10: 0781748380

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2004-06-22

Publisher(s): LWW

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The fully updated Third Edition of this successful learning text makes accurate dosage calculation easier than ever. Using the proven dimensional analysis method, this skill-building guide uses a systematic approach to problem solving that lets you compute the correct dosage -- every time! Moving from simple to complex problems, the book's unique "Unit Path" technique lets you visualize the proper approach to each calculation. With this text, you'll solve real-life dosage equations and conversions without time-consuming memorization -- while reducing errors and building confidence. Book jacket.

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Gloria P. Craig, RN, MSN, EdD South Dakota State University, College of Nursing, Brookings

Clinical Calculations	p. 1
Arithmetic Review	p. 3
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals	p. 4
Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals	p. 5
Fractions	p. 7
Multiplying Fractions	p. 8
Multiplying Fractions	p. 8
Dividing Fractions	p. 9
Dividing Fractions	p. 10
Decimals	p. 11
Rounding Decimals	p. 11
Rounding Decimals	p. 12
Multiplying Decimals	p. 12
Multiplying Decimals	p. 12
Dividing Decimals	p. 13
Dividing Decimals	p. 14
Converting Fractions to Decimals	p. 14
Converting Fractions to Decimals	p. 15
Practice Problems	p. 16
Post-Test	p. 19
Answer Key	p. 21
Systems of Measurement and Common Equivalents	p. 29
Systems of Measurement	p. 30
The Metric System	p. 30
The Apothecary System	p. 31
The Household System	p. 32
Temperature	p. 33
Common Equivalents	p. 34
Practice Problems	p. 34
Post-Test	p. 37
Answer Key	p. 39
Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis	p. 41
Terms Used in Dimensional Analysis	p. 42
The Five Steps of Dimensional Analysis	p. 42
Dimensional Analysis	p. 46
Practice Problems	p. 49
Post-Test	p. 51
Answer Key	p. 53
One-Factor Medication Problems	p. 59
Interpretation of Medication Orders	p. 60
Right Patient	p. 60
Right Drug	p. 60
Right Dosage	p. 60
Right Route	p. 61
Right Time	p. 61
Interpretation of Medication Orders	p. 61
One-Factor Medication Problems	p. 62
Principles of Rounding	p. 65
One-Factor Medication Problems	p. 68
Components of a Drug Label	p. 68
Identifying the Components	p. 68
Identifying the Components of Drug Labels	p. 69
Solving Problems With Components of Drug Labels	p. 71
Problems With Components of Drug Labels	p. 73
Administering Medication by Different Routes	p. 74
Enteral Medications	p. 74
Administering Enteral Medications	p. 79
Parenteral Medications	p. 80
Administering Parenteral Medications	p. 85
Practice Problems	p. 87
Post-Test	p. 91
Answer Key	p. 97
Two-Factor Medication Problems	p. 103
Medication Problems Involving Weight	p. 104
Pediatric Medication Problems Involving Weight	p. 106
Medication Problems Involving Reconstitution	p. 108
Medication Problems Involving Reconstitution	p. 111
Medication Problems Involving Intravenous Pumps	p. 112
Medication Problems Involving Intravenous Pumps	p. 115
Medication Problems Involving Drop Factors	p. 116
Medication Problems Involving Drop Factors	p. 120
Medication Problems Involving Intermittent Infusion	p. 120
Medication Problems Involving Intermittent Infusion	p. 122
Practice Problems	p. 124
Post-Test	p. 127
Answer Key	p. 131
Three-Factor Medication Problems	p. 137
Medication Problems Involving Dosage, Weight, and Time	p. 144
Practice Problems	p. 150
Post-Test	p. 153
Answer Key	p. 159
Practice Problems	p. 163
One-Factor Practice Problems	p. 165
Two-Factor Practice Problems	p. 179
Three-Factor Practice Problems	p. 190
Comprehensive Practice Problems	p. 195
Answer Key	p. 199
Case Studies	p. 211
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 213
COPD/Emphysema	p. 214
Small Cell Lung Cancer	p. 215
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)	p. 216
Sickle Cell Anemia	p. 217
Deep Vein Thrombosis	p. 217
Bone Marrow Transplant	p. 218
Pneumonia	p. 219
Pain	p. 220
Cirrhosis	p. 221
Hyperemesis Gravidarum	p. 221
Preeclampsia	p. 222
Premature Labor	p. 223
Cystic Fibrosis	p. 224
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)	p. 225
Leukemia	p. 226
Sepsis	p. 227
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia	p. 228
Cerebral Palsy	p. 229
Hyperbilirubinemia	p. 230
Spontaneous Abortion	p. 231
Bipolar Disorder	p. 232
Anorexia Nervosa	p. 232
Clinical Depression	p. 233
Alzheimer's Disease	p. 234
Answer Key	p. 235
Comprehensive Post-Test	p. 245
Educational Theory of Dimensional Analysis	p. 251
Index	p. 255
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