Calculate With Confidence

by Morris, Deborah C. Gray

• ISBN13: 9780323013499
• ISBN10: 032301349X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

The new, 3rd Edition of this popular dosage and solutions text now includes dimensional analysis -- along with the ratio and proportion and formula methods -- to encompass the most common methods used in clinical practice. An engaging 4-color design -- complete with over 200 full-color drug labels, syringes, and other illustrations -- simulates clinical practice. Plus, a student-friendly pedagogy, an extensive math review, and a wealth of examples and exercises help students master the skills they need to succeed in the classroom, in examinations, and in the clinical setting.

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE Math Review	1	(56)
Pretest	3	(4)
Roman Numerals	7	(4)
Fractions	11	(12)
Decimals	23	(14)
Ratio and Proportion	37	(8)
Percentages	45	(12)
Posttest	53	(4)
UNIT TWO Systems of Measurement	57	(44)
Metric System	59	(10)
Apothecaries' and Household Systems	69	(8)
Converting Within and Between Systems	77	(16)
Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting	93	(8)
UNIT THREE Methods of Administration and Calculation	101	(104)
Medication Administration	103	(16)
Understanding Medication Orders	119	(12)
Medication Administration Records	131	(16)
Reading Medication Labels	147	(18)
Calculating Doses Using Ratio-Proportion	165	(22)
Dose Calculation Using the Formula Method	187	(18)
UNIT FOUR Oral and Parenteral Dose Forms, Insulin, and Pediatric Dose Calculations	205	(170)
Calculation of Oral Medications	207	(40)
Parenteral Medications	247	(44)
Powdered Drugs	291	(26)
Insulin	317	(26)
Pediatric Dose Calculation	343	(32)
UNIT FIVE Basic I.V., Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations	375
Basic I.V. Calculations	377
Heparin Calculations	439
Critical Care Calculations	455
Dimensional Analysis	467
Comprehensive Posttest	479