Dosage Calculations : A Multi-Method Approach
ISBN: 9780132158626 | 0132158620
Edition: 1stFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/5/2012
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DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: A MULTI-METHOD APPROACHintroduces all three of today's leading methods of dosage calculation: Dimensional Analysis, Ratio & Proportion, and Formula. It walks step-by-step through solving dosage problems utilizing all three methods, often comparing multiple approaches to solving the same problem side-by-side. Instructors can choose their preferred method, and students can become expert with all three, ultimately choosing the approach they find most efficient. Unit I offers a diagnostic arithmetic test, reviews basic mat... MORE
Unit 1. Basic Calculation Skills and Introduction to Medication Administration
1. Review of Arithmetic for Dosage Calculations
2. Safe and Accurate Drug Administration
3. Dimensional Analysis and Ratio & Proportion
Unit 2. Systems of Measurement
4. The Household and Metric Systems
5. Converting from ... MORE
Unit 3. Oral and Parenteral Medications
6. Oral Medications
7. Syringes
8. Solutions
9. Parenteral Medications
Unit 4. Infusions and Pediatric Dosages
10. Flow Rates and Durations of Enteral and Intravenous Infusions
11. Flow Rates and Dosage Rates for Intravenous Medications
12. Pediatric Dosages
Comprehensive Self-Tests
Appendix A Answer Section
Appendix B ISMP Tall Man Lettering List
Appendix C Commonly Used Abbreviations
Appendix D Units of Measurement in the Household and Metric Systems
Appendix E Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion
Appendix F Diluting Stock Solutions
Appendix G Apothecary System
Index
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