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Nursing Math Simplified, "Math Magic"
4th Edition
Nursing Math Simplified was written
for the nursing student or professional who needs more practice
calculating the correct dosage of medication and intravenous flow
rates. The helpful hints and positive reinforcements found throughout
the book enhance learning. To familiarize students with the clinical
setting, exercises include doctors' orders and authentic medication
labels. Answers to all exercises are in the back and examples
are included in every chapter.
Contents
Preface and Introduction
Equivalents Used in this Book
Terms Used in Nursing Math
Chapter One
- How to Calculate Medication Dosage
- Calculating Dosage in Like and Unlike Units
of
- Measure Using Math Magic (Dimensional Analysis)
- Calculating Dosage of Like Units of Measure
- Calculating Dosage of Unlike Units of Measure
- Calculating Dosage in Units, Milliequivalents
(mEq)
- and per Kilogram of Body Weight
- Calculating Dosage in Units
- Calculating Dosage in Milliequivalents (mEq)
- Calculating Dosage per Kilogram of Body
Weight
- Reconstituting Powdered Medication
- Reconstituting Powdered Medication
- Calculating Dosage Per Hour
- Calculating Dosage per Hour
Chapter Two
- How to Calculate Intravenous Fluids
- Calculating mL per Hour an I.V. will Infuse
- Calculating Drops per Minute I.V. Flow Rate
- Calculating I.V. Total Infusion Time
- Calculating mL per Hour an I.V. will Infuse
- Calculating Drops per Minute I.V. Flow Rate
- Calculating I.V. Total Infusion Time
Chapter Three
- How to Multiply and Divide Fractions
- and Decimals —A Quick Review
- Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Decimals
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
- Pulling it all Together
- Simulated Patient Situation
- Additional Practice Problems
Chapter Six
- Sprinkle the Magic
- Answers to all Math Problems
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