 | Dosage Calculations, A Ratio-Proportion Approach Second Edition
Author: Gloria D. Pickar, RN, EdD
ISBN #: 1418015636
©2007 Publish Date: 08/22/2006
Binding: PB
Pages: 592
Publisher: Cengage Learning Price: $99.95 |
Description: 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. Product Benefits: - New chapter 9: Preventing Medication Errors highlights the newest regulations on medication abbreviations, new medication administration technologies, and safe medication practices
- Only approved JCAHO and ISMP abbreviations are included, to ensure safe and current use of standardized terminology
- Real drug labels and life-size syringes bring the content to life and simulate a clinical environment for the user
- The original three-step method, (1) Convert, (2) Think, (3) Calculate, trains the user to approach calculations logically, increasing confidence and reducing medication errors
- Critical Thinking Skills can be developed through real-world clinical scenarios that demonstrate the importance of safe medication administration
- Hundreds of examples, practice problems, review sets and self tests ensures complete mastery of dosage calculations
Table of Contents: Section 1: Mathematics Review
1 Fractions and Decimals
2 Ratios, Percents, Simple Equations, and Ratio-Proportion
Section 2: Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels
3 Systems of Measurement
4 Conversions: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems
5 Conversions for Other Clinical Applications: Time and Temperature
6 Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement
7 Interpreting Drug Orders
8 Understanding Drug Labels
9 Preventing Medication Errors
Section 3: Drug Dosage Calculations
10 Oral Dosage of Drugs
11 Parenteral Dosage of Drugs
12 Reconstitution of Solutions
13 Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight
Advanced Calculations
14 Intravenous Solutions, Equipment, and Calculations
15 Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations
Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations |
