Dosage Calculations And Basic Math For Nurses Demystified Second Edition

Author : Jim Keogh
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071849692

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Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified, Second Edition by Jim Keogh Pdf

The Demystified way to master dosage calculations and related basic math Written by a graduate nurse instructor and bestselling author, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified, Second Edition covers medication orders and medication labels and explains how to calculate doses using the formula method and the ratio-proportion method. Readers will get details on I.V. calculations, pediatric doses, and enteral tube feeding. The book also covers dosage calculations for commonly prescribed drugs, including Heparin and dopamine. Hundreds of examples make it easy to understand the material, and NCLEX-style practice questions help reinforce learning. Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified is made more valuable by a concise review of basic math skills essential for daily practice, including equations, percentages, proportions, decimals, and fractions. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified is the fun, fast, and effective way to learn this vital nursing skill. Includes coverage of I.V. therapy Measurements in SI units for international appeal A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Author : Jim Keogh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071849688

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Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified, Second Edition by Jim Keogh Pdf

The fun, fast, and easy way to learn basic math skills and how to accurately calculate dosages Calculating the correct dose to administer to the patient can be very challenging – unless you follow the proven approach taught in Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified. Topics are presented in the in the order in which many nurses and nursing students need to learn them – starting with the basics and then gradually moving on the techniques used in our nation’s leading medical facilities. The 2nd Edition also includes 4 new chapters covering basic math skills essential for daily nursing practice, including equations, percentages, proportions, decimals, and fractions. Written by a graduate nurse and top instructor, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified consists of chapters that follow a time-tested formula that first explains techniques in an easy-to-understand style and then shows you how you can use it in a real-world healthcare environment. Hundreds of examples help you absorb the material, and NCLEX®-style practice questions reinforce learning. This self-teaching guide offers: Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter Tips for avoiding common errors when using MAR charting systems Details on IV therapy Coverage of how to calculate a pediatric, Heparin, and Dopamine dose Three final exams Measurements in SI units Details on tube feeding Overview of basic math skills needed by nurses for daily practice Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advance student, Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified is your key to learning these essential nursing skills.

Author : Mary Jo Boyer
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781763355

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Math for Nurses by Mary Jo Boyer Pdf

Now in its Seventh Edition, this pocket guide is a compact, portable, easy-to-use reference for dosage calculation and drug administration. The author uses a step-by-step approach with frequent examples to illustrate problem-solving and practical applications. Coverage includes review of mathematics, measurement systems, and a comprehensive section on dosage calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and end-of-chapter and end-of-unit review questions will aid students' application and recall of material. A handy pull-out card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas.

Author : Mary Jo Boyer
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781975125424

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Math For Nurses by Mary Jo Boyer Pdf

Quickly Access Everything You Need to Calculate Dosages Effectively and Ensure Accurate Drug Delivery Current, compact and easy to use, Math for Nurses helps you perfect the basic math skills, measurement systems and drug calculations/preparations essential to successful nursing practice. Packed with real clinical examples and practice problems, this pocket-sized reference guides you step-by-step through the problem-solving and practical applications required in the nursing workplace. A handy pull-out quick reference card delivers fast access to basic equivalents, conversion factors and math formulas. Comprehensive dosage calculation coverage familiarizes you with ratio, proportion, formula and dimensional analysis methods of arriving at calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and review questions at the end of each chapter and unit test your retention and application capabilities. 300 additional Practice Problems and Answers available online through thePoint further enhance learning and retention. Learning Objectives focus your study and review on essential concepts and practices. Critical Thinking Checks help you analyze your results to dosage problems and ensure understanding of key content.

Author : Tania N. Killian
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 032369571X

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Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Canadian Edition by Tania N. Killian Pdf

Author : Chase Hassen,Bradley J Wojcik
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1096128748

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Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students by Chase Hassen,Bradley J Wojcik Pdf

Welcome to the second edition of our dosage calculations book! Are you a nursing student, or nurse, who wants to learn a few simple methods of solving dosage calculations without a bunch of formulas? Would you like to raise your hand in your dosage calculation class, after the instructor explains a complicated formula, and ask to approach the white board to show the class a much simpler method? Do you want to go on your clinicals knowing that you have a solid foundation in dosage calculations? Do you want to walk into your Nursing Calculations Class on the first day knowing that you can ace all the tests before the course begins? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you! The book is divided into seven units containing thirty-five chapters. Unit 1: Essential Skills: You can't learn to drive a car if you don't understand the function of the steering wheel. The same applies to the following subjects when learning dosage calculations. The Metric System Apothecary/Avoirdupois/Household Systems Ratios Dimensional Analysis (DA) and Ratio Proportion (RP) Rounding Numbers Military Time Unit 2: Auxiliary Subjects: Roman Numerals Scientific Notation Unit 3: Unit Conversions Unit 3 covers converting between and within the various systems of measurement using dimensional analysis and ratio proportion. Unit conversions Within the Metric System Unit Conversions Within the Household System Unit Conversions Between Metric, Household and Apothecary Systems Unit Conversions Involving Pounds and Ounces Unit Conversions Involving Hours and Minutes Unit 4: Dosage Calculations Unit 4 builds on the knowledge gained in the previous units and covers dosage calculations, starting with the terminology and set up of problems, then progressing from easy, one-step, problems through multi-step problems. Dosage Calculations-The Basics Dosage Calculations Levels 1-3 Body Surface Area Dosing Calculations Pediatric Dosage Calculations Pediatric Maintenance Fluid Replacement Calculations Unit 5: IV Flow Rate Calculations Unit 5 starts with the basic terminology and set up of IV flow rate problems, then moves on to: Simple and Advanced Problems IV Flow Rate Adjustment Calculations Heparin Infusion and Adjustment Calculations Unit 6: Percent and Ratio Strength Calculations Percent, Percent Strength Percent Change Ratio Strength Unit 7: Miscellaneous Subjects Reconstitution Calculations Concentrations and Dilutions Milliequivalent Calculations Dosage Calculations Puzzles Self-Assessment Exam The book contains over 600 high quality practice problems with answers. We look forward to your feedback! Chase Hassen and Brad Wojcik

Author : John D. Gatford,Nicole Phillips,Julie Martyn,Mathew Carey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702063350

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Nursing Calculations E-Book by John D. Gatford,Nicole Phillips,Julie Martyn,Mathew Carey Pdf

This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth edition, Nursing Calculations comes with a quick-reference card fits in the pocket to remind readers of essential formulae and AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES. Over 200,000 copies sold since publication! Initial self-testing chapter allows readers to identify and address areas of difficulty before moving onto practical examples ‘Important Boxes’ highlight potential pitfalls for the reader Special section on paediatrics covers medication calculations relating to body weight and body surface area Contains glossary and useful abbreviations Brings together basic math skills and clinical examples to prepare readers for real life drug calculations Quick-reference card fits in the pocket and remind readers of essential formulae Questions have been revised and updated when necessary to reflect current practice New material includes the use of medication charts in questions that involve medication labels Additional worked examples facilitate understanding of the 24-hour clock Contains a new revision chapter to help consolidate learning NOW COMES WITH AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES!

Author : Tania N Killian
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323874908

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Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Canadian Edition - Binder Ready by Tania N Killian Pdf

Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Second Canadian Edition uses a clear, step-by-step approach to make drug dosage calculations easy. More than 2,000 practice questions help you review basic math and then master the three standard methods of dosage calculation: ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. With the increasing responsibility of the nurse in mind, emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical reasoning in preventing medication errors. Reflecting current practice in Canadian health care, this book also provides excellent preparation for Canadian licensure exams! SI measurement units and generic/Canadian drug names are included throughout the text. Practice problems and real-world examples help students master correct dosage calculations and safe medication administration, with rationales included in practice problem answers to enhance the understanding of principles. Tips for Clinical Practice boxes summarize information critical to math calculation and patient safety. Safety Alert! boxes highlight common medication errors and identify actions that must be taken to avoid calculation errors. Chapter Review problems test student knowledge of all major topics presented in the chapter. Pre-Test review includes practice problems to help students assess their basic math skills and identify their strengths and weaknesses, covering fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio and proportion. Post-Test in Unit One allows students to assess and evaluate their understanding after completing the chapters on basic math. Comprehensive Post-Test at the end of the book covers dosage calculations and conversions, using real-life drug labels and situations. NCLEX® exam-style questions on Evolve help students prepare for the type of questions seen on the NCLEX-RN® Examination. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX-RN® exam-style case studies on the Evolve website provide drug calculation practice for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination. NEW! Increased number of Clinical Reasoning exercises builds students' critical thinking skills, with a focus on preventing medication errors. NEW! Thoroughly updated content includes the latest Health Canada-approved medications, current drug labels, the latest research, Canadian statistics, commonly used abbreviations, and recommended practices related to medication errors and their prevention. NEW! A-Z medication index references the page numbers where drug labels can be found. NEW! Tips for Clinical Practice from the text are now available on Evolve in printable, easy-reference format.

Author : Sheila J. Ogden,Linda Fluharty
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323393669

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Calculation of Drug Dosages - E-Book by Sheila J. Ogden,Linda Fluharty Pdf

Known for its textbook/workbook format, Calculation of Drug Dosages, 10th Edition makes it easy to master the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods for drug calculation. A basic review of mathematics refreshes your math skills, and plenty of practice problems help you overcome any inexperience or weaknesses you may have. Written by nursing experts Sheila Ogden and Linda Fluharty, this resource helps you calculate drug dosages accurately and with confidence. An extensive math review covers the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages and helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses. Over 1,800 practice problems reinforce your understanding of drug calculations. A logical structure is organized from simple to complex, making it easier to absorb and retain knowledge. Learning objectives keep you focused and explain what you should accomplish upon completion of each chapter. An Alert box highlights information crucial to math calculation and patient safety. Chapter worksheets allow you to practice solving realistic problems. Post-tests at the end of each chapter let you assess your understanding of content. A comprehensive post-test at the end of the book offers additional practice and accurately gauges your overall understanding. Over 600 practice problems on the Evolve companion website cover ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods. 25 flash cards on Evolve contain abbreviations, formulas, and conversions from the book, allowing you to study at your own pace. UPDATED drug labels and equipment photos show the latest drugs and technology used in the market. NEW! Additional Intake and Output problems are included, and the apothecary method is minimized and moved to the appendix. NEW! Easy-access answer key is placed at the end of each chapter rather than in the back of the book.

Author : Sally Irene Lipsey,Donna D. Ignatavicius
Publisher : W.B. Saunders Company
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Drugs
ISBN : UOM:49015001468538

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Math for Nurses by Sally Irene Lipsey,Donna D. Ignatavicius Pdf

This book presents dosage calculation and other mathematics problems faced by nursing students. It follows a problem-solving method which parallels the nursing process and provides students with a practical guide for solving all kinds of basic maths problems. Features include a comprehensive review of basic maths principles; ratio and proportion method of dosage calculation; nearly 2000 exercises, with answers to odd-numbered questions given in text; pre-test and post-test for each chapter; the essentials of medication administration and documentation; and an easy-to-learn four step problem-solving method.

Author : Jamie Davis, RN, NRP, BA, AAS
Publisher : MedicCast Productions, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Med Math Simplified - Second Addition by Jamie Davis, RN, NRP, BA, AAS Pdf

Struggling with medication math in nursing or paramedic school? Worried you’ve calculated the wrong medication dose for your patient? This book is for you. Med Math Simplified represents the hard lessons learned by the author while becoming a paramedic and later a nurse. It uses the concepts of dimensional analysis with a good old common sense approach to learning the math and formulas needed to safely and correctly arrive at drug doses for your patients. This book was originally created as part of an online video course where Jamie took viewers on a step-by-step tour of the problems and equations in the program. Many of his audience members wanted a resource they could take with them after the course to review and practice the skills learned in the video program. Thus the eBook and paperback book versions of the program were born.

Author : Gloria D. Pickar,Beth Swart,Amy Pickar Abernathy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0176657150

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Dosage Calculations by Gloria D. Pickar,Beth Swart,Amy Pickar Abernathy Pdf

Dosage Calculations, is the best-selling Dosage Calculation text in the Canadian market. This has been designed to help students or professionals who feel uncomfortable with mathematics and want to improve their ability to perform accurate drug dosage calculations. It features a three-step approach to basic and advanced Formula Method calculations that nursing and other health care professionals prefer, along with a reader-friendly writing style and handy "work text" format. Color photos of actual medication labels and full-size syringes add realistic dimension to the readings, while the MindTap online resource provides tutorials, animations, gradable homework and more than 1,000 extra practice problems to help readers test their knowledge of the material.

Author : Mary Jo Boyer,Elaine Dreisbaugh
Publisher : Lippincott Raven
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Dosage forms
ISBN : PSU:000048595698

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Math for Nurses by Mary Jo Boyer,Elaine Dreisbaugh Pdf

Now in its Fifth Edition, this compact, portable and easy-to-use pocket guide provides reference to dosage calculations and drug administration. Using a step-by-step approach, frequent examples are provided to illustrate problem-solving and practical application skills. Contains a review of math skills, measurement systems, and drug calculations and preparations, including dimensional analysis. New features include practice problems, a chapter on drug calculations with drug labels, and a pullout card with basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas. End of chapter reviews encourage reader practice. Details on special population considerations given in the pediatric and geriatric chapters. A great undergraduate resource!

Author : Jim Keogh
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071602853

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Dosage Calculations Demystified by Jim Keogh Pdf

More than 100,000 nursing students must pass a series of dosage calculation exams annually in their regular courses Part of the popular Demystified series which has sold more than one million copies

Author : Gloria D. Pickar,Hope Graham,Beth Swart,Margaret Swedish
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Pharmaceutical arithmetic
ISBN : 0176502599

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Dosage Calculations by Gloria D. Pickar,Hope Graham,Beth Swart,Margaret Swedish Pdf

Classroom tested and reviewed, the second Canadian edition draws upon the strengths of a successful first Canadian edition and eight US editions that have together helped over 600,000 faculty and students allay math anxiety and more confidently perform accurate calculations. This text is directed at the student or professional who feels uncomfortable with mathematics and wants to improve their ability to perform accurate drug dosage calculations.As a pioneer Canadian text in the topic of medication calculations, the authors have transcended provincial practices to provide a nation-wide perspective on dosage calculations. The International System (SI) of units is used almost exclusively and medication dosages and drug labels have been vetted with the current Canadian drug data base, so that you, as a beginning professional, will be able to recognize and interpret drug labels and dosages. The importance of avoiding medication errors is also highlighted by the incorporation of applied critical thinking skills, to prepare you for real-life nursing practice situations.This winning combination of Canadian labels, life-size photos and an easy-to-follow three-Step approach to Dosage Calculations, makes this text is a must-have for all Canadian nursing students.