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An accurate and easy-to-read resource for students in medical dosage calculation classes Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an accurate guide to dosage calculation that tracks to standard course curricula. It's an easy-to-follow supplementary resource for students of nursing, pharmacology, paramedic programs and beyond, walking you through ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analyses for a wide variety of medication types. You'll learn how medications are given, to whom, and how to chart accurately and clearly. You'll also discover how to handle the processes and language of medical dosing, as well as how to navigate the electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs). Inside: Brush up on your math Understand the best practices in medical administration, including needle insertion instructions Discover evidence-based practice guidelines and methods Perfect for students currently taking a medical dosage calculations class, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is also a great resource for working professionals interested in brushing up on the fundamentals.

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Author:   Vanessa DePuente ,  Richard W. Snyder (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) ,  Barry Schoenborn (California State University, Sacramento, CA; American River College, Sacramento, CA)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781394375844

ISBN 10:   1394375840
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   06 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Up to Speed: Reviewing Math Basics 5 Chapter 1: Brushing Up on Your Math Skills and Entering the Healthcare Field 7 Chapter 2: Using Numbers and Arithmetic 19 Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Fractions 35 Chapter 4: Getting Familiar with Systems of Measurement and Unit Conversions 51 Part 2: Minding Your Meds: Administration and Calculation Methods 71 Chapter 5: The Prescription: Just What the Doctor Ordered. 73 Chapter 6: Medication Labels and Patient Safety 95 Chapter 7: Proper Medical Documentation and Dispensation 113 Chapter 8: Mastering Calculation Methods for Dosing Meds 125 Part 3: Calculations for Different Routes of Administration 143 Chapter 9: Oral Calculations: Tablets, Capsules, and Liquids 145 Chapter 10: Parenteral Injections and Calculations 167 Chapter 11: The IV League: Intravenous Dosing and Calculations 183 Chapter 12: Working with Reconstituted Solutions: It’s Like Magic 205 Part 4: Dosing in Special Situations 217 Chapter 13: Insulin: Call It a Miracle Drug 219 Chapter 14: Dosing for Two: The Pregnant Patient 235 Chapter 15: Kid Stuff: Pediatric Calculations 251 Chapter 16: Adjusting Dosages for People in Special Situations 273 Chapter 17: Critical Care Dosing and Calculations 289 Chapter 18: Keeping a Patient Well-Nourished 317 Part 5: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 19: Ten Essential Dosing Calculations 335 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Dosing Mistakes 343 Index 351

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Vanessa DePuente, MN, RN, is the Interim Associate Dean of the Nursing Program at Everett Community College. Richard W. Snyder, DO, is an internist and nephrologist who has been in clinical practice since 2004. Barry Schoenborn is a long-time math, science, and technical writer. He is an author or co-author of numerous For Dummies books.

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