Dimensional Analysis: Calculating Dosages Safely, 3rd Edition (EPUB)

Master Dosage Calculations with Dimensional Analysis

By Tracy Horntvedt RN MSN BA
Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that can help you master simple to complex drug dosage calculations with consistency and accuracy. It is a reliable way to reduce medication errors and ensure the administration of drugs safely and accurately in nursing practice. Using this method can eliminate the need for other calculation methods that can be lengthy and potentially error-prone.

The book has been reviewed by many online readers with nothing but positive feedback. One reviewer rated it as the “BEST BOOK EVER!!!” and said that it’s a lifesaver for anyone who needs guidance in dosage calculations. Another reviewer stated that this book helped them pass their med-math exam on the first try.

• The book is updated to reflect current nursing standards and patient safety regulations, including the use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs).
• Real and simulated drug labels are included in the book to help students become comfortable with the process of gathering information needed to calculate dosages accurately.
• The book has additional examples of electronic orders and documentation to make learning even easier.
• The “4 Cs” approach to dosage calculations, which involves computing, converting, conceptualizing, and critically evaluating, is used as a learning model.
• The book includes over 1,000 practice problems to help you master dosage calculations.
• Chapter quizzes have also been provided online to increase your speed and accuracy.
• Real-life scenarios are included, illustrating how to apply concepts learned in the book to practice.

Product Details

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