2023–2024
DOSAGE CALCULATIONS ¡ Practice essential skills ¡ Build competence and confidence ¡ Prevent medication errors ¡ Ensure patient safety
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A complete, online approach to DOSAGE CALCULATIONS Give students the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to master the complexity of dosage calculations.
Alleviate student fears. Build competence. Ensure patient safety. Dosage Calc 360 0 is a complete online program that guides students through learning, practicing, and assessing the knowledge they need to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately. It works with students every step of the way to conquer their fears, build their confidence, and provide the experience they need to be successful. ¡ Comprehensive, nursing-focused content guides students step-by-step as they develop competent calculation skills and safe medication administration practices. ¡ Self-paced, dynamic learning experience organizes often-intimidating content into easy-to-master Learning Assignments featuring interactive readings, videos, graphics, and practice questions. ¡ Coverage of the four major calculation methods: linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. • NEW! Interactive format with clickable, color-coded tabs that display step-by-step math calculations for each of the four methods. • NEW! Option to set default calculation method. ¡ NEW! Quizzing feature that lets instructors and students generate quizzes for extra practice and topic-focused remediation. ¡ NEW! Three videos: Forms of Oral Medication , Differentiating IV Orders, and Preparing a Dilute Tube Feeding Learn. Practice. Assess.
NEW EDITION!
Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo, RN, MA, EdD Maryanne Werner-McCullough, RN, MS, MNP
Access Card 4-Year Online Access $94.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4648-2 Or purchase access directly at FADavis.com
Instructor Resources ¡ Implementation Guide ¡ PowerPoints ¡ Test Bank
¡ NEW & IMPROVED! User interface for an easier-to-use, streamlined experience
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Student Experience LEARN delivers must-know content in easy-to-master sections.
Readings, videos , interactive graphics, and safety tips offer multiple ways to learn complex concepts.
Upon logging in, students see their Assignment Dashboard and can quickly view upcoming assignments, performance at a glance , and a shortcut to create practice quizzes .
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NEW! Interactive format with clickable, color-coded tabs that display the math for each of the four calculation methods .
of students said Dosage Calc 360 0 has increased their confidence in how to calculate dosages. 96%
“Dosage Calc 360 0 is very easy to use. The videos and the way you interact with the program helps the knowledge stick.” —Holly H., Student at Marywood University
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PRACTICE gives students the experience they need to master the content.
A variety of NCLEX-style questions and interactive exercises build calculation skills and reinforce learning.
Detailed rationales promote in-depth understanding and make concepts clear.
NEW! Math display allows students to review the step-by-step calculations for each method.
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ASSESS tests students’ knowledge and evaluates comprehension.
A Post-Assessment at the end of each Learning Assignment tests students’ mastery. After completing, students receive immediate feedback on how they performed.
NEW! Instructor-created Quizzing Assignments and student-generated Practice Quizzes provide additional ways to practice and assess understanding of content.
After completing a Quizzing Assignment or Practice Quiz , students also receive immediate feedback on how they performed.
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REAL-TIME RESULTS provide at-a-glance and in-depth details on each student’s individual performance on completed assignments and practice quizzes.
Students receive quick snapshots of their average performance, time spent, and strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
NEW! Students can easily create their own practice quizzes to focus on topic areas where they are struggling or to use as a study tool to prepare for an upcoming exam.
Dashboards track each student’s individual progress, performance, and competence throughout their assignments. Students can return at any time to review a topic for additional practice or exam prep.
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of instructors said Dosage Calc 360 ° helped their students master dosage calculations. 96%
Instructor Experience CUSTOMIZE YOUR CLASS to create a learning experience that meets your needs and aligns with how you teach the content.
Select the Learning Assignments you’d like your students to work through. Turn off any assignments and topics you won’t be teaching, and easily reorder assignments so they appear in the exact way you plan to teach them.
NEW! Instructors choose a calculation method to show by default . Students may still view other calculation methods.
Online content subject to change.
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Increased flexibility lets you create the learning experience and grading rules that work best for your course.
“Dosage calculations used to be a struggle to teach and for my students to learn. With Dosage Calc 360° I now have the confidence that students are getting the content and practice they need to be successful in this course. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” —Brigitte Casteel, MSN, RN, Professor and Program Coordinator, Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, Virginia
NEW! Quizzing feature allows you to create Quizzing Assignments for additional practice and topic-focused remediation .
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DRIVE YOUR TEACHING WITH ACTIONABLE ANALYTICS
Easily track your students’ progress and performance; assess their strengths and weaknesses; and provide content-focused remediation.
Monitor your class’s overall performance at a glance. View average participation, time spent , and strengths and weaknesses . Quickly access individual Learning and Quizzing Assignments and your Gradebook .
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Easily monitor mastery of content at both the individual and classroom levels. View your overall class’s performance at a glance, or drill down to see individual student progress.
Track participation and performance on each Learning and Quizzing assignment.
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Dosage Calc 360 0 | CONTENTS • LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS/TOPICS
Basic Math ¡
Formula Method ¡
Administering IV Push Medications ¡ Introduction to IV Push Therapy ¡ Diluting IV Push Medications ¡
Introduction to Fractions Calculation with Fractions Introduction to Decimals
Introduction to Formula Method Calculating Using Formula Method Understanding Types of Medications and Measuring Devices
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Calculating Oral Medication Doses ¡
Calculating Rate of Administration for IV Push Medications
¡ Calculations with Decimals Safety in Medication Administration ¡ Preventing Medication Errors ¡ Medication Administration Process ¡ Drug Labels Systems of Measurement ¡ The Metric System ¡ The Household System Linear Ratio and Proportion ¡
Verifying Safe Dose ¡
Oral Dose Calculations
Introduction to Safe Dose Weight-Based Dosing
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Syringes and Needles ¡
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Introduction to Syringes
Dose by Body Surface Area Titration of Intravenous Medications ¡ Introduction to Titration ¡ Solving for Infusion Rate of Titrated Medications Calculating Intake and Output ¡ Calculating Oral Intake ¡ Calculating and Recording Output ¡ Calculating Parenteral Intake Calculating for Special Populations ¡ General Considerations for the Older Adult Population ¡ Enteral Nutrition ¡ Considerations for Pediatric Patients ¡ IV Fluid Replacement Therapy
¡ Types of Syringes and Needle Lengths and Gauges Calculating Parenteral Medication Dosages ¡ Understanding Parenteral Medications ¡ Parenteral Dose Calculations Preparing Powdered Parenteral Medications ¡ Introduction to Powdered Parenteral Medications ¡ Reconstitution Problems Administering Insulin ¡ Introduction to Insulin ¡ Insulin Syringes Calculating for IV Medications and Infusions ¡ Understanding IV Infusion ¡ Calculating Flow Rate ¡ Calculating Infusion and Completion Time ¡ Monitoring IV Therapy
Introduction to Linear Ratio and Proportion ¡ Calculating Using Linear Ratio and Proportion Fractional Ratio and Proportion ¡ Introduction to Fractional Ratio and Proportion ¡ Calculating Using Fractional Ratio and Proportion Dimensional Analysis ¡ Introduction to Dimensional Analysis ¡ Calculating Using Dimensional Analysis
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“ Dosage Calc 360 ° is well organized. The students loved the online access! The resources for me as faculty have been great, and technical support was outstanding!” —Jill M., Instructor, Mississippi College
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ALL 4 METHODS IN A COLOR-CODED APPROACH
Calculating Drug Dosages A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math, 2nd Edition Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo, RN, MA, EdD Maryanne Werner-McCullough, RN, MS, MNP
MATH MADE EASY Help your students conquer their fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Color-coded, step-by-step guidance shows students how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. They begin with an introduction to safety and the four calculation methods, followed by preparation and administration of medications via various routes. Finally, they will explore in-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs. PLUS... ¡ Up-to-date drug labels for reference and skills testing ¡ Content on weight-based dosing administration and a new formula for calculating pediatric fluid replacement ¡ More scenarios to enhance critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills, including multidisciplinary communication and common errors with each type of calculation
600 pages | 1235 illustrations | Soft cover | 2021 $94.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4122-7
Consistent color coding helps each student identify the method that works best for them.
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PREVENT MEDICATION ERRORS P The most recent National Patient Safety Goals and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards P Drug information from Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses ® P Thousands of practice questions with rationales and step-by-step equation setups
“The text Calculating Drug Dosages is very helpful in teaching dimensional analysis. I was able to help 4th semester students with their clinical drug test achieve 100% with the examples in the book! I would recommend this text for beginning and advanced RN students.” —Pamela Vogel, RN, MSN, WHNP, Fresno City College
Instructor ¡ eBook ¡
Instructor’s Guide
Test Bank
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PowerPoints
Chapter Worksheet Answer Keys
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Detailed illustrations with precise descriptions show your students how to analyze equipment and understand medication labels.
Basic Math Review Calculation Tools
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Interactive Syringe Exercises
Podcasts
Safe Dosage Resources Enhanced Answer Key Chapter Worksheets
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A DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS APPROACH
NEW EDITION!
Dimensional Analysis Calculating Dosages Safely, 3rd Edition
Tracy Horntvedt, RN, MSN, BA
Teach your students a method of problem solving that organizes data in a manner that is easy to understand and apply. They’ll learn how to calculate both simple and complex dosage problems and develop the competence to read drug labels, interpret medication orders, apply principles of safe drug administration, and document administered drugs accurately. ¡ Popular and easy-to-use dimensional analysis equation-solving technique applied throughout ¡ Nearly 2,000 practice and test questions throughout the book including... • Basic skills pre-test • End-of-chapter post tests • End-of-unit assessment tests • Comprehensive post-test ¡ Real-life case studies that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice ¡ “Note” and “Alert” boxes that highlight concepts and direct attention to information that is vital for safe medication practice ¡
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Speed Challenge Answer Key
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480 pages | Soft cover | 2023 $94.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4628-4
Speed Challenge Quizzes Interactive Exercises
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Calculation Tools
UPDATED! Incorporating current information, including regulations/laws, patient safety, and use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs) ¡ UPDATED! Real and simulated drug labels to help students become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accurately ¡ ENHANCED! More examples of electronic orders/documentation
“Great Book! Very clear and easy to understand. Made pharmacology a cake walk!” —Zoe S., Online Reviewer
“Best dimensional analysis book I’ve ever read. You just get it on the first try.” —Massey R., Online Reviewer
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A REVIEW OF BASIC MATH SKILLS
Davis’s Basic Math Review for Nursing and Health Professions with Step-by-Step Solutions, 2nd Edition
Vicki Raines, BS, PTCB
Put your students on the path to conquering the math skills essential for nursing success and reducing the anxieties math often induces! Step by step, skill by skill, students progress from simple to complex calculations, building their proficiencies and testing them along the way. It’s perfect for course review and quick reference. ¡ “Basic Math Interactive Exercises” online offer additional practice. ¡ Pretests in each chapter help students determine where to focus their review time. ¡ Step-by-step solutions show students where their mistakes occurred and how to correct them. ¡ A chapter test concludes each section. ¡ Test-taking tips help students learn how to apply their knowledge and reduce test-taking anxiety.
Instructor ¡ eBook ¡
Test Bank
PowerPoints
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360 pages | Soft cover $39.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-5659-8
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Basic Math Interactive Exercises
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“Five Stars. Great book, got 26/27 on my math section of my Kaplan with a 96%.” —Timothy P., Online Reviewer
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