Dimensional analysis of medications.

Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations, Fifth Edition is a leading dosage calculation text for nursing students.

Dosage calculation can be very challenging and intimidating for students, however, veteran author, Anna Curren breaks down this subject using the dimensional analysis method which reduces all calculations into a single, easy-to-solve equation. This takes the fear-factor out of manual math altogether. Many students have raved about how previous editions of this text helped them through their medical math course and succeed in clinical practice. The Sixth Edition of Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations has been streamlined to present only the essential information. The first chapter begins with an overview of the metric system; as Curren states, 98% of all calculations involve metric measures. The text is structured to feature content in small instructional steps followed by assessments to reinforce what has been learned. To prevent annual hospital drug dose errors, the latest drug dosage abbreviations and metric notations are included.

This abbreviated rendition of Craig's Clinical Calculations Made Easy is designed to provide rules and examples of calculations for LPN/LVN and RN students who use dimensional analysis to calculate and prepare dosages for administration by mouth (PO), and by subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) injections. As a supplement or separate quick reference, this two-color pocket guide will help students reduce anxiety related to medical calculation and eliminate medication errors. This text includes images of the medication cup used for oral administration and images of the different types of syringes, including insulin (lo-dose and regular), tuberculin, and 3-cc syringes, as well as the five steps of Dimensional Analysis and the Unit Path from the textbook. Compatibility: BlackBerry(R) OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile(TM) Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC

Safely and Effectively Calculate Medication Dosages Dosage calculation and drug administration are easier than ever with this easy-to-use skill-building guide. Clinical Calculations Made Easy equips you to confidently calculate accurate medication dosages with a review of basic math skills and measurement systems, as well as a systematic approach to drug calculations/preparations using the proven dimensional analysis method. Examples guide you step by step through solving common problems. Thinking it Through insights coach you in thinking critically to solve complex problems. In-Chapter Exercises help you hone new skills. Practice Problems test your retention and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned. Answer Keys at the end of each chapter provide instant feedback and remediation. Two Removable Post-Tests offer a comprehensive evaluation of your understanding. Drug Labels with related problems familiarize you with information sources you’ll reference regularly in practice. Preventing Medication Errors help you avoid common dosage calculation mistakes. Pediatric Medication Icon alerts you to potential problems you may encounter specific to pediatric care.