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Dimensional Analysis for Meds

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Dimensional Analysis for Meds

by: CURREN

ISBN 13:
9780766859388
ISBN 10:
076685938X
Edition: CD
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/17/2001
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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Summary

Calculating dosages has never been so easy! Dimensional Analysis for Meds is a completely self-instructional learning tool created to simplify clinical calculations. Utilizing the method of dimensional analysis, the material is presented in a helpful format that encourages step-by-step learning.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Directions to the Student

Refresher Math Pre-Test

xii

SECTION ONE Refresher Math

(30)

Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction of Decimals

(8)

Relative Value of Decimals

(4)

Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

(1)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(3)

Multiplication and Division of Decimals

(9)

Multiplication of Decimals

(1)

Division of Decimals

(1)

Elimination of Decimal Points

(1)

Reduction of Fractions

(1)

Reduction of Numbers Ending in Zero

(1)

Expressing to the Nearest Tenth

(1)

Expressign to the Nearest Hundredth

(1)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(2)

Solving Common Fraction Equations

(11)

Whole Number Equations

(3)

Decimal Fraction Equations

(3)

Multiple Number Equations

(2)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(3)

SECTION TWO Introduction to Drug Measures

(20)

Metric, International (SI) System

(9)

Basic Units of the Metric/SI System

(1)

Metric/SI Prefixes

(1)

Metric/SI Abbreviations

(1)

Variations of Metric/SI Abbreviations

(1)

Metric/SI Notation Rules

(2)

Conversion Between Metric/SI Units

(2)

Common Erros in Metric/SI Dosages

(1)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(2)

Additional Drug Measures: Unit, Percentage, Milliequivalent, Ratio, Apothecary, Household

(9)

International Units (U)

(1)

Percentage (%) Measures

(1)

Milliequivalent (mEq) Measures

(1)

Ration Measures

(1)

Apothecary and Household Measures

(1)

Apothecary/Household Notations

(1)

Apothecary/Household to Metric/SI Equivalents Table

(1)

The Apothecary/Metric Conversion Clock

(1)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(3)

SECTION THREE Reading Medication Labels and Syringe Calibrations

(78)

Reading Oral Medication Labels

(18)

Tablet and Capsule Labels

(3)

Tablet/Capsule Dosage Calculation

(4)

Oral Solution Labels

(1)

Measurement of Oral Solutions

(2)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(6)

Hypodermic Syringe Measurement

(19)

Standard 3 cc Syringe

(4)

Safety Syringes

(2)

Tuberculin Syringe

(2)

Tubex® and Carpuject® Cartridges

(3)

5, 6, 10, and 12 cc Syringes

(2)

20 cc and Larger Syringes

(2)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(4)

Reading Parenteral Medication Labels

(17)

Reading Metric/SI Solution Labels

(1)

Percent (%) and Ratio Solution Labels

(1)

Solutions Measured in International Units (U)

(1)

Solutions Measured as Milliequivalents (mEq)

(1)

Summary

(1)

Summary Self Test

(11)

Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs

107

(10)

Reconstitution of a Single Strength Solution

107

(2)

Reconstitution of Multiple Strength Solutions

109

(1)

Reconstitution from Package Insert Directions

110

(2)

Summary

112

(1)

Summary Self Test

112

(5)

Measuring Insulin Dosages

117

(12)

Types of Insulin

117

(2)

U-100 Insulin and Syringes

119

(1)

Lo-Dose® Syringes

119

(2)

1 cc Capacity Syringes

121

(2)

Combining Insulin Dosages

123

(2)

Summary

125

(1)

Summary Self Test

125

(4)

SECTION FOUR Medication Administration Systems

129

(16)

Medication Administration Records

131

(9)

Medication Record 1

133

(2)

Medication Record 2

135

(2)

Medication Record 3

137

(2)

Medication Record 4

139

(1)

Summary

139

(1)

Medication Card Administration

140

(5)

Reading Medication Cards

140

(1)

Summary

141

(1)

Summary Self Test

141

(4)

SECTION FIVE Dosage Calculation Using Dimensional Analysis

145

(28)

Dosage Calculation Using Dimensional Analysis

147

(26)

The Basic DA Equation

147

(6)

Equations Requiring Metric Conversions

153

(3)

Summary

156

(1)

Summary Self Test

157

(16)

SECTION SIX Dosage Calculation from Body Weight and Body Surface Area

173

(26)

Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Weight

175

(14)

Converting Ib to kg

175

(1)

Converting kg to lb

176

(1)

Calculating Dosages from Drug Label Information

177

(3)

Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature

180

(3)

Summary

183

(1)

Summary Self Test

183

(6)

Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Surface Area

189

(10)

Calculating BSA from and cm

189

(2)

Calculating BSA from lb and in

191

(1)

Dosage Calculation Based on BSA

192

(1)

Assessing Orders Based on BSA

193

(2)

Summary

195

(1)

Summary Self Test

195

(4)

SECTION SEVEN Intravenous Calculations

199

(78)

Introduction to IV Therapy

201

(16)

Primary Line

201

(2)

Secondary Line

203

(2)

Volume Controlled Burettes

205

(1)

Indwelling Infusion Ports/Intermittent Locks

205

(1)

Electronic Infusion Devices (EID's)

206

(1)

Electronic Rate Controllers

206

(1)

Volumetric Pumps

207

(1)

Horizon Nxt™ Pump

208

(1)

Syringe Pumps

208

(1)

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Devices

209

(1)

Introduction to IV Fluids

210

(1)

Determining Percentages in IV Fluids

211

(1)

Parenteral Nutrition

212

(1)

IV Medication Guidelines/Protocols

212

(2)

Summary

214

(1)

Summary Self Test

215

(2)

IV Flow Rate Calculation

217

(13)

IV Tubing Calibration

217

(1)

Small Volume gtt/min Calculation

218

(3)

Large Volume gtt/min Calculation from mL/hr Ordered

221

(1)

Division Factor Method of Calculation

222

(3)

Regulating Flow Rate

225

(1)

Correcting Off-Schedule Rates

225

(2)

Summary

227

(1)

Summary Self Test

228

(2)

Calculating IV Infusion and Completion Times

230

(16)

Calculating from Volume and Hourly Rate Ordered

230

(2)

Calculating Large Volume Infusion Time from gtt/min, Volume, and Set Calibration

232

(2)

Calculating Small Volume Infusion Time from gtt/min, Volume, and Set Calibration

234

(2)

Determining Infusion Completion Time

236

(2)

Labeling Solution Bags/Bottles with Infusion Time

238

(3)

Summary

241

(1)

Summary Self Test

242

(4)

IV Medication and Titration Calculations

246

(17)

Calculating mL/hr Rate from Dosage Ordered

247

(2)

Calculating gtt/min Rate from Dosage Ordered

249

(2)

Calculating mL/hr Rate from Dosage per kg Ordered

251

(2)

Calculating Dosage Infusing from Flow Rate

253

(2)

Titration of Infusions

255

(4)

Summary

259

(1)

Summary Self Test

260

(3)

Heparin Infusion Calculations

263

(14)

Calculating mL/hr Flow Rate from U/hr Ordered

263

(2)

Calculating gtt/min Flow Rate from U/hr Ordered

265

(2)

Calculating U/hr Infusing from mL/hr Infusing

267

(2)

Calculating U/hr Infusing from Solution Strength, Set Calibration, and gtt/min Rate

269

(3)

Reading Heparin Labels and Preparing IV Solutions

272

(2)

Summary

274

(1)

Summary Self Test

274

(3)

SECTION EIGHT Pediatric Medication Calculations

277

(22)

Pediatric Oral and Parenteral Medications

279

(7)

Oral Medications

279

(2)

IM and s.c. Medications

281

(1)

Summary

281

(1)

Summary Self Test

282

(4)

Pediatric Intravenous Medications

286

(13)

Methods of IV Medication Administration

286

(1)

Medication Administration via Burette

287

(4)

Comparing IV Dosages Ordered with Protocols

291

(3)

Summary

294

(1)

Summary Self Test

295

(4)

Index

299

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