Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified, Second Edition

by Jim Keogh

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071849692
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	06/22/2015
Series:	Demystified Nursing
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Jim Keogh, MSN, RN-BC is a registered nurse and the author of more than 70 books including Nurse Management Demystified, Medical Billing and Coding Demystified, Pharmacology Demystified, Microbiology Demystified, Medical-Surgical Demystified, Medical Charting Demystified, and Dose Calculations Demystified. He is on the faculty of New York University and Saint Peter's College.

Table of Contents

Part I: Dosage Calculations

Chapter 1: Medication Order and Medication

Chapter 2: The Formula Method

Chapter 3: The Ratio-Proportion Method

Chapter 4: Intravenous Calculations

Chapter 5: Calculating Pediatric Doses

Chapter 6: Calculating a Heparin Dose

Chapter 7: Calculating a Dopamine Dose

Chapter 8: Calculating a Dose for Children Using Body Surface Area

Chapter 9: Enteral Tube Feeding

Part 2: Basic Math Skills

Chapter 10: Positive & Negative Numbers

Chapter 11: Fractions

Chapter 12: Decimals

Chapter 13: Ratios

Chapter 14: Proportions

Chapter 15: Percentages

Chapter 16: Measurement Systems

Chapter 17: Equations

Appendix A: Answering Tricky Questions

Appendix B: Quick Reference

Final Exam -- Part 1

Final Exam -- Part 2

Answers to Quizes and Exam Questions

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Carol E Agana, MNSc, RNP, APRN (University of Arkansas)
Description: Part of the Demystified series, this is a review of basic math and conversions, but, unlike other dosage calculation books, it begins with the practicalities of understanding the medication order and the two most common methods of dosage calculation — the formula and ratio-proportion methods.
Purpose: The goal is to present practical information about dosage calculation in an easy-to-read style. The information is presented concisely and clearly.
Audience: The book is intended for use by nurses and nursing students. Although it contains practice questions for each chapter, their limited number makes the book better suited for practicing nurses. The author has participated in the entire Demystified series, but would not be considered an authority on this particular topic.
Features: The book initially reviews the parts of a medication order and common abbreviations they use, then progresses to actual dosage calculations. This is a practical approach for busy clinicians. Those needing a more in-depth review of basic mathematics can turn to one of the later chapters, which clearly explain the concepts. The illustrations are pertinent and do not clutter the page. A consistent format and color theme is used throughout, making it easy to skim and locate desired information. The book would be more practical for students if it contained additional practice problems and information on medication labeling.
Assessment: This is a practical guide for nurses who need to brush up on math and dosage calculation skills. It is small and concise, easy to read, and uses a consistent format. This is not a book for beginning nursing students.

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