Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (Available Titles 321 Calc!Dosage Calculations Online)

Curren, Anna M.

ISBN 10: 1428310959 / ISBN 13: 9781428310957

Published by Delmar Cengage Learning, 2008

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Synopsis:

Increase your confidence and aptitude in dosage calculations with the best-selling ratio and proportion book on the market! Learn from the master, Anna Curren, who has successfully taught dosage calculations to thousands of students. This new edition of Math for Meds includes full-color drug labels and syringes throughout, which are tied to questions that test your understanding and mastery of the concepts. With the goal of helping you become a safe and effective practitioner, Math for Meds walks you through basic and advanced calculations in detail, including intravenous and pediatric calculations.

Review: SECTION 1: REFRESHER MATH, 1: Relative Value, Addition and Subtraction of Decimals 2: Multiplication and Division of Decimals 3: Solving Common Fraction Equations SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG MEASURES 4: Metric, International (SI) System 5: Additional Drug Measures: Unit, Percentage, Milliequivalent, Ratio, Household, Apothecary SECTION 3: CALCULATING DOSAGES FROM MEDICATION LABELS AND SYRINGE CALIBRATIONS, AND Safe Medication Administration 6: Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation 7: Safe Medication Administration 8: Hypodermic Syringe Measurement 9: Reading Parenteral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation 10: Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs 11: Measuring Insulin Dosages SECTION 4: DOSAGE CALCULATIONS 12: Ratio and Proportion 13: Dimensional Analysis/Units Conversion 14: Formula Method SECTION 5: DOSAGE CALCULATION FROM BODY WEIGHT AND BODY SURFACE AREA 15: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Weight 16: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Surface Area SECTION 6: INTRAVENOUS CALCULATIONS 17: Introduction to IV Therapy 18: IV Flow Rate Calculation 19: Calculating IV Infusion and Completion Times 20: IV Medication and Titration Calculations 21: Heparin Infusion Calculations SECTION 7: PEDIATRIC MEDICATION CALCULATIONS 22: Pediatric Oral and Parenteral Medications 23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

Bibliographic Details

Title: Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (...
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good