Dosage Calculations

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Author: RN Pickar

ISBN-10: 1418080470

ISBN-13: 9781418080471

Category: Basic Sciences

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Master dosage calculations with the best-selling book! This market-leader from Gloria Pickar 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.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction to the StudentUsing This BookCommon Medical AbbreviationsCh. 1Mathematics Review for Dosage Calculations1Ch. 2Systems of Measurement31Ch. 3Conversions41Ch. 4Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement57Ch. 5Interpreting Drug Orders71Ch. 6Understanding Drug Labels85Ch. 7Oral Dosage of Drugs96Ch. 8Parenteral Dosage of Drugs125Ch. 9Using Ratio-Proportion to Calculate Dosages165Ch. 10Pediatric Dosages173Ch. 11Intravenous Calculations190Ch. 12Advanced Intravenous Calculations219posttest 1245posttest 2251answers271index313