Clinical Calculations and Medication Administration: Mastering the Fundamentals Using Dimensional Analysis - Paperback

by Dori L. Dahlberg (Author)

Clinical Calculations and Medication Administration: Mastering the Fundamentals Using Dimensional Analysis equips readers with the essential skills and knowledge to accurately calculate medication dosages-a critical competency in nursing and healthcare. The book builds a strong mathematical foundation for interpreting medication orders and integrates clinical reasoning with proven calculation methods to promote safe and effective medication administration.

The book begins with a mathematical knowledge self-test before progressing through various topics such as dimensional analysis for dosage calculations, systems of measurement, interpreting orders and drug labels, medication error prevention, enteral nutrition, essential drug knowledge, and step-by-step guides for administering various medication types, including oral, topical, injectable, and intravenous. The unit on dosage calculations culminates in comprehensive post-tests for self-evaluation. Additionally, the book includes case studies to reinforce learned concepts and support clinical decision making in the healthcare setting.

Clinical Calculations and Medication Administration is ideal for courses in undergraduate nursing programs, especially for students enrolled in fundamentals, skills laboratory, pharmacology, and any healthcare course where medication administration and dosage calculation are relevant. By building a strong foundation in math and progressing to real-world patient care scenarios, the book equips students with the confidence and competence needed to deliver safe, high-quality care in clinical practice.