Calculate with Confidence provides a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation
and administration of drug dosages. It covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods.
This popular text focuses on enhancing the learning experience of students at all curricular levels by making content
clinically applicable. Concepts relating to critical thinking, logical thinking, and nursing process are presented
throughout. New practice problems have been added throughout this edition and rationales for the answers continue
to be provided giving the students a better understanding of principles related to drug dosages. This fourth edition
addresses the increasing responsibility of nurses in medication and administration; it emphasizes the priority
for client care, and presents material that reflects the current scope of the nursing practice.
Table of Contents
Unit One: Math Review Pretest
Chapter 1. Roman Numeral
Chapter 2. Fractions
Chapter 3. Decimals
Chapter 4. Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 5. Percentages Posttest
Unit Two: Systems of Measurement
Chapter 6. Metric System
Chapter 7. Apothecaries and Household Systems
Chapter 8. Converting within and Between Systems
Chapter 9. Additional Conversions Useful in the Healthcare Setting
Unit Three: Methods of Administration and Calculation
Chapter 10. Medication Administration
Chapter 11. Understanding Medication Orders
Chapter 12. Medication Administration Records
Chapter 13. Reading Medication Labels
Chapter 14. Dosage Calculation Using Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 15. Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method
Chapter 16. Dosage Calculation Using Dimensional Analysis
Unit Four: Oral and Parenteral Dose Forms, Insulin, and Pediatric Dose Calculations
Chapter 17. Calculation of Oral Medications
Chapter 18. Parenteral Medications
Chapter 19. Reconstitution of Solutions
Chapter 20. Insulin
Chapter 21. Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
Unit Five: IV, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations
Chapter 22. IV Calculations, Solutions, and Equipment
Chapter 23. Heparin Calculations
Chapter 24. Critical Care Calculations
