Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely Second Edition

Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely, 2nd Edition

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Introduction: Simplifying Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students

Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely, 2nd Edition is a must-have resource for nursing students and professionals who want to master dosage calculations with confidence. Dimensional analysis, a straightforward and systematic approach, simplifies the process of calculating dosages—from basic to complex—ensuring accuracy and reducing the risk of medication errors. This text, praised by students and educators alike, offers clear explanations and practical examples that make learning pharmacology concepts accessible and manageable.

Key Features of the 2nd Edition

A Simplified Approach to Dosage Calculations

Dosage calculations can often seem intimidating, but they don’t have to be. This book uses dimensional analysis to break down the steps required to solve any dosage problem, eliminating the need for alternative methods or multi-step calculations. By organizing data in a clear and understandable way, dimensional analysis makes it easier to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.

Real-World Applications

The text integrates real-world examples and scenarios that nursing students will encounter in their practice. From reading medication labels to calculating intravenous doses, this book provides the tools needed to ensure safe and accurate medication administration.

Comprehensive Content

The 2nd Edition covers a wide range of topics essential for mastering dosage calculations. Content includes arithmetic review, safety considerations, intravenous calculations, and special topics like insulin and heparin administration. Additionally, post-tests at the end of each unit and a comprehensive final test allow students to assess their understanding and progress.

Table of Contents

1. Arithmetic Skills Assessment
   • Whole Numbers
   • Fractions
   • Decimals and Percents
   • Dimensional Analysis Unit I Post-Test
2. Medication Administration
   • Measures and Equivalents
   • Conversions
   • Safety Considerations in Medication Administration
   • Prescriptions and Medication Orders
   • Reading Medication Labels and Syringes
   • Reconstituting Parenteral Medications from a Powder
   • Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area
   • Intravenous Delivery Systems and Equipment
   • Intravenous Calculations Unit II Post-Test
3. Special Topics
   • Enteral Tube Feedings
   • Insulin Administration
   • Heparin Administration
   • Critical Care Dosage Calculations
   • Lifespan Considerations in Dosage Calculation
   • Unit III Post-Test
   • Comprehensive Post-Test
4. Appendices
   • Calculators
   • Roman Numerals
   • The 24-Hour Clock

What is Dimensional Analysis?

Dimensional analysis is a method used in problem-solving that involves converting one set of units to another, ensuring that the final result is in the correct unit of measurement. In the context of dosage calculations, dimensional analysis allows healthcare professionals to calculate medication dosages accurately by organizing the relevant data and systematically converting units to achieve the desired outcome. This technique is not only applicable in pharmacology but is also widely used in various scientific and engineering fields to solve complex problems involving multiple units of measurement.

Product Details

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; Second edition (February 11, 2019)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 480 pages
• ISBN-10: 0803661894
• ISBN-13: 9780803661899