Welcome to DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: Getting It Right Every Time, your essential guide for mastering nursing dosage calculations. If you are searching for a straightforward and foolproof method, you have found the right resource!

Many nursing students face challenges with traditional methods such as dimensional analysis, ratio-proportion, and complex formulas. These methods often leave students confused, with questions like, ‘Do I multiply or divide?’ or ‘Where does this number go?’ Such uncertainties can be both frustrating and dangerous in a clinical setting.

Fortunately, the DKP Method eliminates this guesswork. It simplifies every aspect of nursing dosage, ranging from basic conversions to complex critical care scenarios. With this method, you will always know exactly what to do, ensuring every calculation is accurate, reliable, and safe.

Students who embrace the DKP Method consistently succeed in their dosage exams, reporting dramatic improvements in their grades. More importantly, they gain the confidence needed to administer medications safely and effectively. Professor King’s method focuses not just on passing exams, but on equipping you with the skills necessary to protect your patients.

Why This Book is a Must-Have:

• Proven Success: The DKP Method works for every dosage problem, eliminating second-guessing.
• Get Ahead: Whether preparing for your nursing program or aiming to excel from the start, this book is your key to mastering dosage calculations.
• Comprehensive Content: From simple conversions to advanced I.V. infusion rates and pediatric dosages, this book covers it all.
• Practical Practice: With hundreds of practice problems, including real-world scenarios and actual medication labels, you will be thoroughly prepared for any challenge.

What’s Inside:

The book begins with an introduction, refreshing your knowledge on rounding, time conversions, and key nursing abbreviations. You will learn foundational principles that make the DKP Method so effective.

Chapters 1-8 guide you from simple one-step problems to multi-step calculations with increasing complexity. Here’s a brief overview of the chapters:

• Chapter 1: Simple Conversions
• Chapter 2: Oral and Enteral Drug Administration
• Chapter 3: Parenteral Drug Dosages
• Chapter 4: Reconstitution of Solutions
• Chapter 5: Dosages Based on Body Weight
• Chapter 6: Advanced I.V. Infusion Rates, Times, and Volumes
• Chapter 7: Advanced Adult Calculations
• Chapter 8: Pediatric Dosage Calculations

Do not skip Chapter 1! Even if you feel familiar with simple conversions, this chapter is essential to fully understanding the DKP Method. Once you grasp the setup, it will work flawlessly for every dosage problem you encounter. With step-by-step explanations, hundreds of practice problems, and real-world examples, this book transcends being just a study guide—it is your pathway to becoming a confident and competent nurse who can handle dosage calculations with ease.

If you are serious about mastering dosage calculations and ensuring patient safety, this book is your ultimate resource. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your nursing career!