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9780874349047

Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy!

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  • ISBN13:

    9780874349047

  • ISBN10:

    0874349044

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-09-01
  • Publisher: Springhouse Pub Co
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Summary

Finally, a reference that makes math less intimidating and a whole lot more fun. This super-simple review is designed to build confidence and teach nurses how to perform complex drug calculations. "Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy" is filled with light-hearted illustrations and straightforward text.

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultantsp. iv
Forewordp. v
Math basics
Fractionsp. 3
Decimals and percentagesp. 25
Ratios, fractions, proportions, and solving for Xp. 45
Dimensional analysisp. 65
Measurement systems
Metric systemp. 77
Alternative measurement systemsp. 91
Recording drug administration
Drug ordersp. 109
Administration recordsp. 121
Oral, topical, and rectal drugs
Calculating oral drug dosagesp. 135
Calculating topical and rectal drug dosagesp. 163
Parenteral administration
Calculating parenteral injectionsp. 175
Calculating I.V. infusionsp. 205
Special calculations
Calculating pediatric dosagesp. 235
Calculating obstetric drug dosagesp. 255
Calculating critical care dosagesp. 269
Appendices and index
Practice makes perfectp. 284
Glossaryp. 302
Indexp. 305
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