Master dosage calculations with the ratio-proportion version of the best-selling book from Gloria D. Pickar! Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach 2e builds upon core strengths that made Dosage Calculations a market leader. This trusted book includes a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments. Basic and advanced calculations are thoroughly covered, including intravenous and those specific to the pediatric patient.

Introduction To The Student
Mathematics Review In Dosage Calculations
Mathematics Diagnostic Test
Roman Numeral
Fractions
Decimals
Ratio and Percent
Solving Simple Equations for "X"
Ratio-Proportion: Cross Multiplying to Solve for "X"
Systems Of Measurement: The Metric System
Apothecaries' System
Household Systems
Other Common Drug Measures: Units and Milliequivalents
Conversions: Converting From One Unit to Another Using the Ratio-Proportion Method
Converting Within the Metric System Using the Ratio-Proportion Method
Approximate Equivalents
Converting between sytems of measurement using the Conversion Factor Method
Converting Between the Traditional and the 24-Hour Time
Converting Between Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature
Equipment Used In Dosage Measurement
Oral Administration
Parenteral Administration
Interpreting Drug Orders: Computerized Medication Administration Records
The Drug Order
Understanding Drug Labels: Oral Dosages Of Drugs: Tablets and Capsules
Tablets That Cannot be Crushed or Altered
Oral Liquids
Parenteral Dosage Of Drugs: Injectable Solutions
Injectable Medications in Powder Form
Insulin
Calculating Dosage Expressed as a Ratio of Percent
Using The Formula Method To Calculate Dosages: Pediatric Dosages
Body Weight Method
Safe Dosages
Combination Drugs
Body Surface Area (BSA) Method
Intravenous Calculations: IV Solutions
Different Concentrations of IV Fluids
IV Fluid Additives
Calculating Dosage Expressed as a Percentage in IV Fluids
IV Sites
Monitoring IVs
Primary and Secondary IVs
IV Flow Rate
Electronically Regulated IVs
Calculating Flow Rates for Electronic Regulators in mL/h
Manually Regulated IVs
Calculating Flow Rates for Manually Regulated IVs in gtt/min
Adjusting IV Flow Rate
IV Piggybacks
Saline and Heparin IV Locks
ADD-Vantage System
Blood Transfusions
Advanced Intravenous Calculations: Calculating IV Infusion Time
Calculating IV Fluid Volumes
Pediatric Infusion Control Sets
Preparing Pediatric IVs
Minimal Dilutions for IV Medications
Calculation of Daily Rates for Maintenance Fluids
IV Heparin
Critical Care Calculation: Calculating Flow Rates of an IV Medication to be Given Over a Specified Time Period
Limiting Infusion Volumes
Posttest
Posttest
Answers
Index
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