Medical Dosage Calculations: A Dimensional Analysis Approach

Olsen, June L. MS, RN

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pharmacology
Subject Definition:	Drug Dosage Calculations-Nurses' Instruction
NLM Class:	QV 748
LC Class:	RS57
Abstract:	Fully revised for current practices and medication, Medical Dosage Calculations remains the field's most complete, user-friendly and accessible drug calculation text and workbook. Using the dimensional analysis format it pioneered, students begin with simple arithmetic, progressing to the most complex drug calculations. As they develop mathematical skills for accurate dosage calculations, they also gain a thorough professional understanding of safe drug administration. Compared with competitors, our text contains deeper, more realistic problems, incorporating actual dosages and requiring real critical thinking.