Curren A.M. Dimensional Analysis For Meds: Refocusing On Essential Metric Calculations

New York: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020. — 313 p.Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations, Fifth Edition is written by the leading calculations author, whose texts have educated over a million nursing students to date. The hallmark of this text is that it focuses on dimensional analysis, the simplest and most accurate dosage calculation method in use. In addition, this text is an essential resource for realistic scenarios and examples for students to learn from. The overarching focus of the Fifth Edition is on the metric system, as 98% of all clinical calculations require use of this system. It is crucial that students have a firm understanding of this concept and can perform metric system calculations before they move into clinical practice. The text has been completely updated to feature the most relevant and real-world content as well as to reflect - the way it really is - in dosage calculations. The author also emphasizes the importance of knowing what do in the event of a calculation error in case one occurs in practice. Key Features:
Multiple step calculations are reduced to a single equation to eliminate confusion
Focuses exclusively on dimensional analysis, rather than trying to cover all three methods
Unnecessary and outdated content has been eliminated
Content is organized from simple to complex conceptsDimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric CalculationsThe PedagogyLetter for the Learner
Instructor Guidelines
PretestThe Metric System and Additional Drug MeasuresRelative Value of Decimal Numbers
Basic Units of the Metric/SI System
Metric/SI Abbreviations
Metric/SI Notation Rules
Conversion Between Metric/SI Units
Common Errors in Metric/SI DosagesSummary Self-Test
International Units (units)
Milliequivalent (mEq)
Ratio
HouseholdSummary Self-Test
Refresher Math
Multiplication of Decimals
Division of Decimal Fractions
Elimination of Decimal Points
Reduction of Fractions
Reduction of Numbers Ending in Zero
Expressing to the Nearest Tenth
Expressing to the Nearest HundredthSummary Self-TestWhole-Number Equations
Decimal-Fraction Equations
Multiple-Number Equations
Summary Self-Test
Safe Medication AdministrationMedication Administration Records (MAR)
The Six Rights of Medication Administration
The Seventh Right: Partnering with the Patient
Medication Administration Abbreviations
Errors in Abbreviations and Drug Names
Action Steps when Errors Occur
Summary Self-Test
Introduction to Clinical Calculations
Introduction: Types of Oral Medications
Tablet and Capsule Labels
Tablet and Capsule Dosage Calculation
Oral Solution Labels
Measurement of Oral SolutionsSummary Self-TestStandard mL Syringe
Tuberculin (TB) Syringe
and mL Syringes
mL and Larger Syringes
Summary Self-TestReading Metric Solution Labels
Percentage (%) and Ratio Solution Labels
Solutions Measured in Units
Solutions Measured as Milliequivalents (mEq)Summary Self-TestInsulin Label Identification
Insulin Action Times
Insulin Syringes
Combining Insulin Dosages
Insulin Injection Sites and TechniquesSummary Self-Test
Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
Reconstitution from Package Insert Directions
Reconstitution of Multiple-Strength Solutions
Summary Self-Test
Dimensional Analysis in Clinical Calculations
Clinical Ratios
The Basic DA Equation
Equations Requiring Metric Conversions
Summary Self-Test
Intravenous CalculationsIV Tubing Calibration
Calculating gtt/min Flow Rates for Macrodrip Sets
Formula/Division Factor Methods of Flow Rate Calculation
Division Factor Method for Macrodrip Sets
Regulating Flow Rate
Correcting Off-Schedule Rates
Summary Self-Test
Calculating Infusion Time from mL/hr Ordered
International/Military Time Calculations
Standard Time Calculations
Labeling Solution Bags with Infusion and Completion TimesSummary Self-TestCalculating mL/hr Rate for Dosage Ordered
Calculating mL/hr Rate for Dosage for mL/kg Ordered
IV Titration Calculations
Summary Self-TestHeparin IV Labels
Calculating mL/hr IV Flow Rate from units/hr Ordered
Calculating units/hr Infusing from mL/hr Flow Rate
Summary Self-Test
Dosage Based on Body Weight and Body Surface AreaConverting lb to kg
Calculating Dosages from Drug Label Information
Calculating Dosages from Drug LiteratureSummary Self-TestCalculating BSA from kg and cm
Calculating BSA from lb and in
Dosage Calculations Based on BSA
Assessing Orders Based on BSASummary Self-Test
Pediatric Medication Considerations
Oral MedicationsSummary Self-TestMethods of IV Medication Administration
Medication Administration via Burette
Comparing IV Dosages Ordered with Average DosagesSummary Self-Test
ISMP’s List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations