Quick Guide to Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis

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