Calculating Drug Dosages : A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math （1 PAP/PSC）

De Castillo, Sandra Luz Martinez, R.N./ Werner-McCullough, Maryanne, R

F a Davis Co（2016/09発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 545 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780803624962
• DDC分類 615.1401513

Full Description

Master math concepts. Ensure patient safety.Conquer your fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Step-by-step guidance shows you how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. Build your confidence with thousands of review questions in the text and interactive exercises online at DavisPlus.

Contents

I. Safety in Medication Administration1. Safety in Medication Administration2. The Drug LabelII. Systems of Measurement3. The Metric System4. The Household SystemIII. Methods of Calculation5. Linear Ratio and Proportion6. Fractional Ratio and Proportion7. Dimensional Analysis8. The Formula MethodIV. Administration of Medications9. Calculating Oral Medication Doses10. Syringes and Needles11. Calculating Parenteral Medication Doses12. Preparing Powdered Parenteral Medications13. Administration of InsulinV. IV Therapy and Administration of Intravenous Medications14. Intravenous Infusions and Infusion Rates15. Calculating Infusion and Completion Time16. Administering Direct IV MedicationsVI. Verifying Safe Dose andCritical Care Calculations17. Verifying Safe Dose18. Titration of Intravenous MedicationsVII. Intake and Output19. Calculating Intake and Output20. Parenteral IntakeVIII. Dosages for Pediatric and Elderly Populations21. Considerations for the Pediatric Population22. Considerations for the Older Adult PopulationAppendix: Answer KeyCredits & ReferencesIndexBody Surface Area Nomograms