Dosage Calculations A Ratio-Proportion Approach

by Pickar, Gloria D.; Pickar-Abernethy, Amy

• ISBN13: 9781435454101
• ISBN10: 1435454103
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

Summary

Now in its third edition, this market-leading resource retains the core strengths that made previous editions so successful, while providing the most up-to-date coverage of the science of conducting dosage calculations using a ratio-proportion approach! With a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments, DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: A RATIO-PROPORTION APPROACH, third edition contains all of the trusted tools needed to show readers how to significantly reduce errors and increase their confidence in dosage calculation. The book carefully examines both basic and advanced calculations, including intravenous medications and those specific to the pediatric patient. It has been revised to reflect the most current drugs and protocol, as well as the newest regulations on medication abbreviations, new medication administration technologies, and safe medication practices, all in an effort to make this a solid resource and reference for anyone in, or entering the field.

Table of Contents

Mathematics Review

Fraction and Decimals

Ratios, Percents, Simple Equations, and Ratio-Proportion

Measurement, Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels

Systems of Measurement

Conversions: Metric, Apothecary, and Household systems

Conversions for Other Clinical Applications: Time and Temperature

Equipment Used in dosage Measurement

Interpreting Drug Orders

Understanding Drug Labels

Preventing Medication Errors

Drug Dosage Calculations

Oral Dosage of Drugs

Parenteral Dosage of Drugs

Reconstitution of Solutions

New!

Alternative Dosage Calculation Methods: Formula and Dimensional Analysis

Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight

Advanced Calculations

Intravenous Solutions, Equipment, and Calculations

Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations

Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations

Essential Skills Evaluation

Comprehensive Skills Evaluation

Answers

Index

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