Calculation of Drug Dosages
A Work Text
- 13th Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Sheila J. Ogden, Linda Fluharty
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 8 6 7 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 8 6 8 - 6
Calculation of Drug Dosages is a drug calculations work text that covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. It is designed… Read more
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Calculation of Drug Dosages is a drug calculations work text that covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. It is designed for students in professional and vocational schools of nursing and for nurses returning to practice. It offers multiple worksheets pre and post- tests and a comprehensive post-test making it ideal to be used in the classroom or for individual study. This popular work text offers an extensive review of basic mathematics to assist students who have not mastered the subject in previous educational experiences. It covers the use of the metric system, and includes coverage of specialty areas such as pediatrics and obstetrics. The current edition includes Next Generation NCLEX® practice problems appropriate for drug calculations and they promote critical thinking related to drug calculations and administration.
• An extensive math review which covers the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages and helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses. • Chapter worksheets provide a way for students to practice solving realistic problems. • Post-tests at the end of the each chapter let students assess their understanding of chapter content. • An alert box that calls attention to information crucial to math calculation and patient safety. • Chapter material organized from simple to complex helps students to better retain content and build upon their prior knowledge. • A comprehensive post-test at the end of the book offers additional practice and accurately gauges students’ overall understanding. • Learning objectives keep students focused and explain what they should accomplish upon completion of each chapter. • Next Generation NCLEX® style practice problems appropriate for drug calculations which promotes critical thinking with respect to drug administration
Students in undergraduate nursing programs
Part I: Review of Mathematics Review of Mathematics Pretest Chapter 1 Fractions Chapter 2 Decimals Chapter 3 Percents Chapter 4 Ratios Chapter 5 Proportions Review of Mathematics Posttest Part II Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages Chapter 6 Metric and Household Measurements Chapter 7 Calculations Used in Patient Assessments Part III Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages Chapter 8-Safety in Medication Administration Chapter 9- Interpretation of the Physician's Orders Chapter 10-Reading Medication Label Part IV Calculation of Drug Dosages Chapter 11 Oral Dosages Chapter 12 Parenteral Dosages Chapter 13 Dosages Measured in Units Chapter 14 Reconstitution of Medications Chapter 15 Intravenous Flow Rates Chapter 16 Intravenous Flow Rates for Dosages Measured in Units Chapter 17 Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rates Chapter 18 Pediatric Dosages Chapter 19 Obstetric Dosages Comprehensive Posttest Glossary Appendix A – Apothecary Systems of Measure
- Edition: 13
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Sheila J. Ogden
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Director, Orthopaedic Service Line Clarian Health Partners Indianapolis, IndianaLF
Linda Fluharty
Affiliations and expertise
ssociate Professor
School of Health Sciences
Nursing Program
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana