Master Dosage Calculations with Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is a systematic approach that helps you master simple to complex dosage calculations with consistency and accuracy. It eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations, ensuring that drugs are administered safely and documented correctly.

Real-life Scenarios and Practice Problems

This book includes real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply dosage calculation concepts to practice. It also features over 1,000 practice problems to help you become proficient in dosage calculations.

Updated Content

The book has been updated to include current patient safety and nursing standards, such as regulations/laws, and the use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs). It also includes updated real and simulated drug labels to help you become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accurately.

Learning Models and Speed Challenges

The book introduces learning models, including the 4 Cs approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate. Additionally, it offers 18 Speed Challenge chapter quizzes online to increase your speed and accuracy in dosage calculations.

Testimonials

Students and professionals have praised this book for its effectiveness in mastering dosage calculations. Here are a few testimonials:

“Five Stars!! BEST BOOK EVER!!!!! I just completed my first semester of nursing school and OMG I LOVE THIS BOOK! From barely passing to scoring 100’s this book is a LIFE saver!!!!!!!” – Tracy Horntvedt, RN, MSN, BA

“Five Stars!! Buy it! This book was suggested by my university to help me prepare for our med-math exam! This book goes step by step through the equations and helped me pass my exam on the first try!” – Michael, Online Reviewer

“Five Stars!! This book definitely made learning so much easier! I’m not mathematically inclined but this book definitely made learning so much easier!” – S.B., Online Reviewer

Book Details

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Edition: Third edition (February 22, 2023)
Language: English
Pages: 480
ISBN-10: 1719646287
ISBN-13: 978-1719646284