Helpful books for Med Calculations

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Hello,

I have applied to 3 nursing programs and once accepted, we have to take a math med. calculation test every semester, and you have to get 100% on it, in order to pass. I was curious if there was a certain book that helped you practice and study your med. calculations, I want to get a head start.

Thank you in advance! :)

We used "Medical Dosage Calculations" by Olsen, Giangrosso, Shrimpton, and Dillon.

I am mathophobic, always had a problem with it. This book gives very clear explanations with lots of practice. I got an A- in the class. All our exams had 5 med math questions. I would always panic when I read one (though I always got them correct). It took 3 semesters until I would stop panicing, would just read the question, and realized the questions aren't as complicated as they seem. Got to the point where I could just read the question and know the answer. Often questions are padded with irrelevant information.

Memorize the equivalents among apothecary, imperial, and metric. It's actually simple, just memorization of a few equivalents. There is a list in the back of the book.

Just see calculations as puzzles and have fun.

Good luck!

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

here are some really good sites. http://www.dosagehelp.com/

http://www.globalrph.com/medcalcs.htm

http://www.drugguide.com/ddo/ub/view...e_calculations

http://www.mdcalc.com/

http://www.medcalc.com/pedidose.html

Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Calculate With Confidence by Deborah Gray Morris is excellent!

Thanks everyone! I will look into the books and website you have mentioned!!! =)

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