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Anonymous
Posted November 21, 2010
Excellent book for nursing students. Well researched and material clearly presented. Scored 100% on follow up math test!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.exam. The ratio-proportion approach is a solid one because it provides the tools to solve any dosage calculation rather than an approach that teaches a rule for every type of problem. The examples are based on clinical situations and include using syringes, dosage cups, IV drips etc. There are plenty of practice problems with solutions in the back of the text. I think it's a solid text, especially for those familiar with the concepts of ration/proportion/unit cancellation. It is a bit pricey for a paperback that arrived with the wimpy cover already curling but textbooks aren't made the way they used to be.
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Posted August 10, 2009
Very good.....
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Posted December 23, 2005
Thsi book was the first book that really helped me understand dosage calculations and how they work. I have always struggled with math, and this book cleared up all my problems. This is a terrific resource. I use it all the time!
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Overview
This perennial best seller has set the standard for dosage calculations. This formula method text contains more practice questions than any competitor; full color labels; equipment; pediatric dosages; and even advanced calculations. New to this edition are a more streamlined presentation; new drug labels; smaller doses for pediatric calculations; and an interactive CD-ROM with improved functionality
The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.
Editorial Reviews
Deborah Ann Adams
This fifth edition of the dosage calculations workbook provides opportunities for both nursing students and practicing nurses to increase their precision in calculating safe drug doses for various age groups and improving their proficiency in medication administration using various methods of delivery. This edition expands coverage of pediatric, obstetric, heparin, and critical care IV calculations. The purpose is to provide a practical workbook to assist readers to practice independently and improve their accuracy and confidence with dosage calculations and determinations about whether prescribed drugs are within safe recommended dosing ranges. This book is targeted for nursing students and nursing professionals in various healthcare settings who want to improve their dosage calculation skills and critical thinking related to interpretation of prescribed medications and administration techniques. This user-friendly workbook walks the participant through the calculation process step by step. The book describes two alternative formula methods and provides actual drug labels for use in the calculation process. It features real clinical dosage calculation patient situations to enhance the nurse's critical thinking skills and accuracy. Actual size photography of syringes and other equipment are featured to more clearly illustrate content. A CD-ROM interactive disc is also included. This is an excellent workbook for healthcare personnel interested in improving their accuracy and proficiency in dosage calculation and medication administration. In addition to providing practice in drug calculation, the book includes practice problems in conversion of measurements, analysis of prescribedmedication orders for safe dose range, selection of various methods of medication administration, and case studies and practice tests to enhance the reader's precision and critical thinking skills. This book is appropriate for nursing students (especially those in introductory skills lab courses) and for nursing libraries.From The Critics
Reviewer: Deborah Ann Adams, PhD, RN(Boston College School of Nursing)Description: This fifth edition of the dosage calculations workbook provides opportunities for both nursing students and practicing nurses to increase their precision in calculating safe drug doses for various age groups and improving their proficiency in medication administration using various methods of delivery. This edition expands coverage of pediatric, obstetric, heparin, and critical care IV calculations.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a practical workbook to assist readers to practice independently and improve their accuracy and confidence with dosage calculations and determinations about whether prescribed drugs are within safe recommended dosing ranges.
Audience: This book is targeted for nursing students and nursing professionals in various healthcare settings who want to improve their dosage calculation skills and critical thinking related to interpretation of prescribed medications and administration techniques.
Features: This user-friendly workbook walks the participant through the calculation process step by step. The book describes two alternative formula methods and provides actual drug labels for use in the calculation process. It features real clinical dosage calculation patient situations to enhance the nurse's critical thinking skills and accuracy. Actual size photography of syringes and other equipment are featured to more clearly illustrate content. A CD-ROM interactive disc is also included.
Assessment: This is an excellent workbook for healthcare personnel interested in improving their accuracy and proficiency in dosage calculation and medication administration. In addition to providing practice in drug calculation, the book includes practice problems in conversion of measurements, analysis of prescribed medication orders for safe dose range, selection of various methods of medication administration, and case studies and practice tests to enhance the reader's precision and critical thinking skills. This book is appropriate for nursing students (especially those in introductory skills lab courses) and for nursing libraries.
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Gloria D. Pickar, R.N., Ed.D. is President and Chief Academic Officer of Compass Knowledge Group in Orlando, Florida. She is a former Academic Dean at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida, and is among our most successful Delmar authors. In addition to nine editions of DOSAGE CALCULATIONS, the most popular dosage calculation book on the market, she wrote Dosage Calculations: A Ratio Proportion Approach, 3rd Edition.
Table of Contents
SECTION I MATHEMATICS REVIEW: Diagnostic Evaluation. Chapter 1 Math Review- Arabic Numbers, Roman NumberalsFraction and Decimals. Chapter 2 Math Review-Ratio, Percent, Simple Equations, Ratios and Proportions. Section I: Self-Evaluation, Time and Temperature. SECTION II MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, DRUG ORDERS, & DRUG LABELS: Chapter 3 Systems of Measurement. Chapter 4 Conversions: Metric, Apothecary and Household Systems. Chapter 5 Conversions for Other Clinical Applications. Chapter 6 Equipment Used in Dosages Measurement. Chapter 7 Interpreting Drug Orders. Chapter 8 Understanding Drug Labels. Section II: Self-Evaluation. SECTION III DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: Chapter 9 Oral Dosages of Drugs. Chapter 10 Parenteral Dosage of Drugs. Chapter 11 Calculating with Ratio and Proportion. Chapter 12 Pediatric Dosages. Section III: Self-Evaluationt. SECTION IV ADVANCED CALCULATION: Chapter 13 Reconstitution of Non-Injectable Solutions. Chapter 14 Intravenous Solutions, Equipment and Calculations. Chapter 15 Advanced Pediatric Calculations. Chapter 16 Advanced Adult Calculations. Section IV Self-Evaluation. Essential Skills Evaluation Comprehensive Skills Evaluation. Answer Key. Index.