Calculating Drug Dosages: An Interactive Approach to Learning Nursing Math

by Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo RN, MA, EdD, Maryanne Werner-McCullough RN, MS, MNP

Overview

CD-ROM

• Teaches all major methods — linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. (Every method can be used for every problem.)
• Lets you work at your own pace through the entire program or focus on areas of weakness.
• Provides section quizzes that let you check your progress and identify areas for further review.

Workbook

• Allows you to practice your mathematical skills when you are away from a computer.
• Highlights safety issues and fosters critical thinking to prevent medication errors.
• Offers extra practice with the math concepts presented on the CD.
• Includes answers in back of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803624979
Publisher:	F. A. Davis Company
Publication date:	04/27/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

1. Basic Math Review
2. Methods of Calculation
3. Systems of Measurement
4. Intake and Output
5. Reading Medication Labels
6. Administration of Oral Medications
7. Syringes and Needles
8. Administration of Parenteral Medications
9. Reconstitution of Powdered Medications
10. IV Calculations
11. Pediatric Calculations
12. Titration of IV Medications
13. Developing Competency in Drug Dosage Calculations