Calculation of Drug Dosages

Name: Calculation of Drug Dosages
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ISBN: 9780323045889

ISBN-10: 032304588X

ISBN-13: 9780323045889

Edition: 8th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Sheila J. Ogden

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Gain the practical skills you need to competently and confidently calculate drug dosages, even if you dislike math. All it takes is practice - and Calculation of Drug Dosages, 8th Edition gives you the most practice of any drug calculation book available! First, it provides an extensive review of essential math concepts before introducing and clearly explaining the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. The book's popular "worktext" format builds on concepts as you go and reinforces what you learn with over 2,000 practice problems in the book and on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Book details

List price: $65.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 3/16/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 2.882




Review of Mathematics Review of Mathematics Pretest



Fractions



Decimals



Percents



Ratios



Proportions Review of Mathematics Posttest



Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages



Metric and Household Measurements



Apothecary and Household Measurements



Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements



Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages



Safety in Medication Administration



Interpretation of the Physician's Orders



How to Read Drug Labels



Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages



Calculation of Drug Dosages



Oral Dosages



Parenteral Dosages



Dosages Measured in Units



Intravenous Flow Rates



Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rates



Pediatric Dosages



Drug Administration Considerations



Automated Medication Dispensing Systems



Special Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the Elderly



Home Care Considerations in the Administration of Medications


Comprehensive Posttest


Glossary