Table of Contents

• Free Topics
  • 4-5 Medication Administration Records
  • About
  • Acknowledgments
  • Calculating a Safe Daily Dose Range
  • Comparing a Safe Dose to an Ordered Dose
  • Comparing Fractions by Size
  • Components
  • Intravenous Heparin Calculations
  • Introduction
  • Oral Devices
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Preface
  • Syringe Selection
  • The Pedagogy
  • Weight-Based Heparin Protocol
• Chapter 1 : Basic Math
  • 1-1 Calculating with Fractions
    • 1-1 Calculating with Fractions
    • Calculations Using Fractions
    • Comparing Fractions by Size
    • Creating Equivalent Fractions
    • Types of Fractions
  • 1-2 Calculating with Decimals
    • 1-2 Calculating with Decimals
    • Adding Decimals
    • Dividing Decimals
    • Multiplying Decimals
    • Rounding Decimals
    • Subtracting Decimals
  • 1-3 Converting Quantities
    • 1-3 Converting Quantities
    • Converting Decimals
    • Converting Fractions
    • Converting Percentages
    • Converting Ratios
  • 1-4 Calculating Unknown Quantities Using Ratio-Proportion
    • 1-4 Calculating Unknown Quantities Using Ratio-Proportion
    • 1-5 Calculating with Percentages
    • Cross-Multiplication to Determine If Fractions Are Equivalent
    • Finding the Value of x in a Proportion
    • Finding x When a Fraction Is Multiplied by a Whole Number
    • Multiplying Extremes and Means to Determine If Ratios Are Equivalent
  • Chapter 1 : Basic Math
• Chapter 2 : Systems of Measurement
  • 2-1 Systems of Measurement Used to Calculate Dosages
    • 2-1 Systems of Measurement Used to Calculate Dosages
    • Apothecary System
    • Household System
    • Metric System
  • 2-2 Converting Between Systems
    • 2-2 Converting Between Systems
    • 2-3 Centigrade and Fahrenheit Temperature Scales
    • Household-to-Metric Approximate Equivalencies
    • Other Units of Measurement
  • 2-4 International and Traditional Time
    • 2-4 International and Traditional Time
    • Converting International Time to Traditional Time
    • Converting Traditional Time to International Time
  • Chapter 2 : Systems of Measurement
• Chapter 3 : Medication Administration Equipment
  • 3-1 Enteral Medication Administration Equipment
    • 3-1 Enteral Medication Administration Equipment
    • Enteral Tube Equipment
    • Oral Devices
  • 3-2 Parenteral Medication Administration Equipment
    • 3-2 Parenteral Medication Administration Equipment
    • Administration of Other Non-Enteral Medications
    • Equipment Used for Injections
  • Chapter 3 : Medication Administration Equipment
• Chapter 4 : Medication Orders
  • 4-1 Medical Abbreviations
    • 4-1 Medical Abbreviations
    • Form Abbreviations
    • Frequency Abbreviations
    • General Abbreviations
    • Route Abbreviations
  • 4-2 Error-Prone Documentation
    • 4-2 Error-Prone Documentation
    • 4-3 Components of a Medication Order
    • 4-4 Verbal Orders
    • 4-5 Medication Administration Records
    • Error-Prone Abbreviations
    • Error-Prone Drug Name Abbreviations
  • Chapter 4 : Medication Orders
• Chapter 5 : Interpretation of Medication Labels and Package Inserts
  • 5-1 Information on a Medication Label
    • 5-1 Information on a Medication Label
    • 5-2 Information on a Medication Package Insert
    • Combination Medication
    • Controlled Substance Schedule
    • Dosage Strength
    • Form
    • Generic Name
    • Manufacturing Information
    • Multiple-Dose and Single-Dose Packaging
    • Reconstitution Instructions
    • Route of Administration
    • Storage Information
    • Total Number, Volume, or Net Weight
    • Trade Name
    • Warnings
  • Chapter 5 : Interpretation of Medication Labels and Package Inserts
• Chapter 6 : Elements of Safe Medication Administration
  • 6-1 Three Medication Label Checks
    • 6-1 Three Medication Label Checks
    • After Medication Preparation
    • Before Medication Preparation
    • During Medication Preparation
  • 6-2 Rights of Medication Administration
    • 6-2 Rights of Medication Administration
    • 6-3 Assessment
    • 6-4 Patient Teaching
    • Right Documentation
    • Right Dose
    • Right Drug
    • Right Patient
    • Right Reason
    • Right Route
    • Right Time
    • Right to Know
    • Right to Refuse
  • Chapter 6 : Elements of Safe Medication Administration
• Chapter 7 : Dosage Calculations
  • 7-1 Comparing the Supply to the Ordered Dose
  • 7-2 Methods of Dosage Calculation
    • 7-2 Methods of Dosage Calculation
    • Dimensional Analysis
    • Formula Method
    • Ratio-Proportion
  • Chapter 7 : Dosage Calculations
• Chapter 8 : Enteral Medication Dosage Calculations
  • 8-1 Solid Enteral Medications
    • 8-1 Solid Enteral Medications
    • Capsules
    • Dosage Calculations with Tablets and Capsules
    • Tablets
  • 8-2 Liquid Enteral Medications
    • 8-2 Liquid Enteral Medications
    • Dosage Calculations with Liquid Medications
    • Types of Liquid Medications
  • Chapter 8 : Enteral Medication Dosage Calculations
• Chapter 9 : Parenteral Medication Dosage Calculations
  • 9-1 Injectable Solution Calculations
  • 9-2 Rounding According to Appropriate Syringe Calibration
    • 9-2 Rounding According to Appropriate Syringe Calibration
    • Syringe Selection
  • 9-3 Reconstitution Calculations
    • 9-3 Reconstitution Calculations
    • Multiple Reconstitution Options
    • Single Reconstitution Options
  • 9-4 Calculations with Dosage Strength As a Ratio or Percentage
    • 9-4 Calculations with Dosage Strength As a Ratio or Percentage
    • 9-5 Determining the Amount of Medication in a Given Volume When the Dosage Strength Is a Percentage or Ratio
    • Calculating Dosage of Percentage and Ratio Strength Medications
  • Chapter 9 : Parenteral Medication Dosage Calculations
• Chapter 10 : Infusion Therapy and Calculations
  • 10-1 Solutions
    • 10-1 Solutions
    • Components
    • Solution Additives
    • Tonicity
  • 10-2 Equipment for Infusion Therapy
    • 10-2 Equipment for Infusion Therapy
    • Monitoring Equipment
    • Solution Containers
    • Tubing
    • Vascular Access Devices
  • 10-3 Infusion Flow Rate Calculations
    • 10-3 Infusion Flow Rate Calculations
    • Continuous Flow Rate Calculations
    • Intermittent Flow Rate Calculations
  • 10-4 Additional Intravenous Calculations
    • 10-4 Additional Intravenous Calculations
    • Time Calculations
    • Volume Calculations
  • 10-5 Monitoring IV Infusion Therapy
    • 10-5 Monitoring IV Infusion Therapy
    • Complications of IV Therapy
    • Initial and Ongoing IV Checks
  • Chapter 10 : Infusion Therapy and Calculations
• Chapter 11 : Solution Calculations
  • 11-1 Solution Concentration Calculations
  • 11-2 Additional Solute and Solvent Calculations
    • 11-2 Additional Solute and Solvent Calculations
    • Enteral Feeding Solutions
    • Topical Solutions
  • Chapter 11 : Solution Calculations
• Chapter 12 : Dosage Calculations for Special Patient Populations
  • 12-1 Factors That Impact Drug Dosing in Special Patient Populations
    • 12-1 Factors That Impact Drug Dosing in Special Patient Populations
    • Geriatric Patients
    • Pediatric Patients
    • Pharmacokinetics
  • 12-2 Weight-Based Calculations
    • 12-2 Weight-Based Calculations
    • Calculating a Safe Daily Dose (SDD)
    • Calculating a Safe Daily Dose Range
    • Calculating a Safe Single Dose (SSD)
    • Calculating a Safe Single Dose Range
    • Comparing a Safe Dose to an Ordered Dose
  • 12-3 Body Surface Area (Bsa) Calculations
    • 12-3 Body Surface Area (Bsa) Calculations
    • Calculation of BSA
    • Calculation of BSA-Based Doses
    • Using a Nomogram to Determine Body Surface Area
  • 12-4 Minimum Drug Dilution Calculations
    • 12-4 Minimum Drug Dilution Calculations
    • Calculations for Medications Administered via Syringe Pump
    • Calculations for Medications Administered via Volume-Control Sets
  • Chapter 12 : Dosage Calculations for Special Patient Populations
• Chapter 13 : Hydration and Nutrition Calculations
  • 13-1 Pediatric Daily Fluid Requirement (Dfr) Calculations
    • 13-1 Pediatric Daily Fluid Requirement (Dfr) Calculations
    • 13-2 Pediatric Daily Caloric Requirement Calculations
    • Assessing Intake
    • Assessing Output
  • 13-3 Nutrient Calculations
    • 13-3 Nutrient Calculations
    • 13-4 Fluid Resuscitation
    • Calculating Percentage of Major Nutrients
    • Caloric Content of Energy Nutrients
    • Nutrient-Restricted Diets
  • Chapter 13 : Hydration and Nutrition Calculations
• Chapter 14 : High-Alert Medications
  • 14-1 Insulin
    • 14-1 Insulin
    • Insulin Administration by Syringe
    • Insulin Labels and Types
    • Insulin Pens
    • Insulin Pumps
  • 14-2 Heparin
    • 14-2 Heparin
    • Determining the Concentration for Subcutaneous Heparin
    • Intravenous Heparin Calculations
    • Weight-Based Heparin Protocol
  • Chapter 14 : High-Alert Medications
• Chapter 15 : Critical Care Calculations
  • 15-1 Intravenous Infusion Flow Rate Calculations for Dosage Per Time
    • 15-1 Intravenous Infusion Flow Rate Calculations for Dosage Per Time
    • 15-2 Intravenous Infusion Flow Rate Calculations for Dosage Per Body Weight and Time
    • 15-3 Intravenous Infusion Dosage Calculations Based on a Specified Volume Per Time
    • 15-4 Titrated Intravenous Dosage Calculations
    • Medications Infused per Hour
    • Medications Infused per Minute
  • Chapter 15 : Critical Care Calculations
• Appendix
  • Adult Nomogram
  • Apothecary System
  • Calculating with Complex Fractions
  • Illuminations: Calculations Quick Guide
  • Ismp's List of Confused Drug Names
  • Ismp's List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
  • Sample Weight-Based Heparin Protocol Adjusted According to Anti-Factor Xa Assay
  • The Joint Commission's Do Not Use List
• Glossary
  • Glossary
• Front Matter
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Preface
  • The Pedagogy