Calculate with Confidence

Name: Calculate with Confidence
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ISBN: 9780323056298

ISBN-10: 0323056296

ISBN-13: 9780323056298

Edition: 5th 2010

Authors: Deborah C. Gray Morris

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Calculate with Confidence provides a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. It covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods. This popular text focuses on enhancing the learning experience of students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Concepts relating to critical thinking, logical thinking, and nursing process are presented throughout. New practice problems have been added throughout this edition and rationales for the answers continue to be provided giving the students a better understanding of principles related to drug dosages. This fifth edition addresses…

Book details

List price: $81.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 8/31/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 720
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English




Math Review


Pre-Test



Roman Numerals



Fractions



Decimals



Ratio and Proportion



Percentages


Post-Test



Systems of Measurement



Metric System



Apothecary and Household Systems



Converting Within and Between Systems



Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting



Methods of Administration and Calculation



Medication Administration



Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders



Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems



Reading Medication Labels



Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method



Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method



Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method



Oral and Parenteral Dosage Forms and Insulin



Calculation of Oral Medications



Parenteral Medications



Reconstitution of Solutions



Insulin



Intravenous, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations and Pediatric Dosage Calculations



Intravenous Solutions and Equipment



Intravenous Calculations



Heparin Calculations



Critical Care Calculations



Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight


Comprehensive Post-Test


Answer Key


Index