This abbreviated rendition of Craig's Clinical Calculations Made Easy is designed to provide rules and examples of calculations for LPN/LVN and RN students who use dimensional analysis to calculate and prepare dosages for administration by mouth (PO), and by subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) injections. As a supplement or separate quick reference, this two-colour pocket guide will help students reduce anxiety related to medical calculation and eliminate medication errors. This text includes images of the medication cup used for oral administration and images of the different types of syringes, including insulin (lo-dose and regular), tuberculin, and 3-cc syringes, as well as the five steps of Dimensional Analysis and the Unit Path from the textbook
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Arithmetic Review ... 1 CHAPTER 2 Systems of Measurement and Common Equivalents ... 13 CHAPTER 3 Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis ... 23 CHAPTER 4 One-Factor Medication Problems ... 33 CHAPTER 5 Two-Factor Medication Problems ... 69 CHAPTER 6 Three-Factor Medication Problems ... 95 CHAPTER 7 Practicing Problems with Dimensional Analysis ... 109 Answer Key for Practice Exercises ... 115 APPENDIX A Abbreviations Used in Clinical Calculations ... 147 APPENDIX B Guidelines for Selecting Needles ... 149 APPENDIX C Guidelines for Injections ... 150 APPENDIX D Laboratory Values and Signs and Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalances ... 161 APPENDIX E Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia ... 163 APPENDIX F Laboratory Values and Signs and Symptoms of Acid-Base Imbalances ... 165 APPENDIX G Insulin Table: Onset, Peak, and Duration ... 167 APPENDIX H Blood Administration: Complications With Signs and Symptoms and Treatment ... 168 APPENDIX I Frequently Used Drugs With Corresponding Laboratory Values ... 170 APPENDIX J DEA Schedules of Controlled Substances ... 172 APPENDIX K Quick Reference Dietary Guidelines ... 174 APPENDIX L Antidotes for Selected Drugs ... 177 APPENDIX M IV Complications ... 178 APPENDIX N IV Solutions (Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic) ... 179 APPENDIX O Quick Reference Head-to-Toe Assessment ... 180 Index ... 183
