Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely

Inside Front Cover
Brief Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
	Arithmetic Skills Assessment
Unit 1 Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis
	Chapter 1  Whole Numbers
		Types of Numbers
		Whole Numbers
		Adding Whole Numbers
		Subtracting Whole Numbers
		Multiplying Whole Numbers
		Dividing Whole Numbers
		Key Points
	Chapter 2 Fractions
		Types of Fractions
		Reducing Fractions to the Lowest Terms
		Adding Fractions
		Subtracting Fractions
		Multiplying Fractions
		Dividing Fractions
	Key Points
	Chapter 3 Decimals and Percents
		Decimal Numbers
		Percents
		Key Points
	Chapter 4 Dimensional Analysis
		What Is Dimensional Analysis?
		Dimensional Analysis for Simple Math Problems
		Steps for Complex Problems
	Key Points
	Unit 1 Post-Test
Unit 2 MedicationAdministration
	Chapter 5 Measures and Equivalents
		Metric Measures
		Household Measures
		International Units
		Milliequivalents
	Key Points
	Chapter 6 Conversions
		Conversions Within the Metric System
		Conversions Between Household and Metric Measurements
	Key Points
	Chapter 7 Safety Considerations in Medication Administration
		Medication Errors
		Organizations Involved in Safe Medication Practices
		Medication Delivery Systems
		Preventing Medication Errors: Six Rights and Three Checks
		Barcode Medication Administration and the Six Rights
		Medications Across the Continuum of Care: Medication Reconciliation
		Abbreviations Used in Medication Administration
	Key Points
	Chapter 8 Prescriptions and Medication Orders
		Prescriptions and Medication Orders
		Safety Considerations in Ordering and Transcribing Medications
		The Medication Administration Record
		Documenting Administered Medications
	Key Points
	Chapter 9 Reading Medication Labels and Syringes
		Medication Labels
		Oral Medications
		Injected Medications
	Key Points
	Chapter 10 Reconstituting Parenteral Medications From a Powder
		Reconstituting Powdered Medications: Basic Principles
		Reconstituting Powdered Medications
		Reconstituting Singleand Multiple-Dose Medications
		Reconstituting Singleand Multiple-Strength Medications
	Key Points
	Chapter 11 Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area
		Calculating Dosages Based on Body Weight
		Calculating Body Surface Area
		Calculating Medication Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
	Key Points
	Chapter 12 Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment
		Introduction to IV Therapy
		Types of IV Fluids
		Safety Precautions
		Essential Equipment for IV Therapy
		Labeling IV Fluids and Tubing
		Infusing IV Fluids Using Manual Gravity Flow
		Other Types of Infusion Devices
	Key Points
	Chapter 13 Intravenous Calculations
		Calculating Flow Rates for IV Infusions
		Preparing Time Tapes for Manually Controlled Infusions
	Key Points
	Unit 2 Post-Test
	Unit 3 Special Topics
	Chapter 14 Enteral Tube Feedings
		Enteral Nutrition
		Routes of Administration
		Delivery Methods
		Types of Formulas
		Open and Closed Feeding Systems
		Powdered Formulas
		Nursing Care for a Patient on Enteral Nutrition
		Giving Medications Through a Feeding Tube
		Calculating Calorie and Protein Needs for Patients Receiving Enteral Tube Feedings
		Calculating Flow Rates for Enteral Feedings
		Diluting Enteral Feedings
	Key Points
	Chapter 15 Insulin Administration
		Diabetes Mellitus
		Insulin
		Insulin Delivery Systems
	Key Points
	Chapter 16 Heparin Administration
		Venous Thrombosis
		Heparin
	Key Points
	Chapter 17 Critical Care Dosage Calculations
		Critical Care
		Calculating mL/hr Infusion Rates From mg/min and mcg/min Dosages
		Calculating mL/hr Infusion Rates From mg/kg/min and mcg/kg/min Dosages
		Calculating mg/min and mcg/min Dosages From mL/hr Infusion Rates
		Titrating Dosages According to Patient Response
		IV Infusion Protocols for High-Risk Medications
	Key Points
	Chapter 18 Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation
		General Considerations for Children
		General Considerations for Pregnant and Lactating Women
		General Considerations for Aging Adults
	Key Points
	Unit 3 Post-Test
	Comprehensive Post-Test
Unit 4 Test Answers
	Arithmetic Skills Assessment Answers
	Chapter Post-Test Answers
	Unit Post-Test Answers
	Comprehensive Post-Test Answers
Appendix A Calculators
Appendix B Roman Numerals
Appendix C The 24-Hour Clock
References
Index