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Mathematics for Health Sciences A Comprehensive Approach

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ISBN-10: 1435441109

ISBN-13: 9781435441101

Edition: 2010

Authors: Joel R. Helms

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Mathematics for the Health Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach, 1st edition, is a comprehensive text covering math concepts that are used by a variety of health care professionals. The text provides step-by-step explanations, on a extensive list of heath science related math topics including operations with integers, decimals, fractions and percents through algebra, measurements, dimensional analysis, dilutions, drug dosages, graphing, variation, geometry, trigonometry, exponential & logarithmic functions, statistics and more. Written by a Mathematics Professor, Mathematics for the Health Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach 1st edition features useful timesaving tools, like Using Your…    
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Book details

List price: $115.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 3/25/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.07" wide x 10.00" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 2.156
Language: English

Joel R. Helms is an Associate Professor in Mathematics at the University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash. Previous to 2004, Mr. Helms taught at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton Virginia. Mr. Helms has taught college level mathematics since 1994.

Mathematical Essentials
Operations with Integers
Fractions
Order of Operations
Decimals
Percents
Roman Numerials Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Algebra
Solving Linear Equations
Mixture Problems
Solving Rational Equations
Formulae Manipulation
Ratios and Proportions
Solving Percent Problems
Properties of Exponents
Scientific Notation
Significant Digits
Using the Scientific Calculator, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Measurement Systems and Conversion Procedures
Basic Dimensional Analysis
Conversions within the Metric System
Conversions between Metric and Non + Metric
Apothecary and Household Systems
Temperature Conversions Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Dilutions, Solutions and Concentrations
Dilutions
Concentrations
Concentrations and Volumes of Two Solutions
Percent Solutions, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Drug Dosages and IV Calculations
Reading and Interpreting Drug Orders and Drug Labels
Dosage Calculations
Formulas, Proportions and Dimensional Analysis
Parenteral Dosage Calculations
Reconstitution of Solutions
Intravenous Flow Rates
Titration of Intravenous Medications
Dosages Based on Weight
Dosages Based on Body Surface Area, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Linear Equations, Graphing & Variation
The Coordinate Plane
Slope and Rate of Change
Graphing Linear Equations Using the Slope
Graphing Linear Equations Using Tables
Interpreting Linear and Nonlinear Graphs
Direct and Inverse Variation, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Functions & Inequalities
Exponential Functions
Applications of Exponential Functions
Growth & Decay
Logarithms
Applications of Logarithms, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Geometry
Angles and Lines
Geometric Figures
Understanding Area and Volume
Surface Area
Density, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Charts, Tables and Graphs
Collecting Data
Organizing Data Using Frequency Distribution Tables
Reading and Interpreting Tables & Charts
Constructing Charts & Graphs from Tables, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Introductory Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
The Standard Deviation
The Normal Distribution
The Z + Score
Percentiles, Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Trigonometry
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Special and Similar Triangles
Sine, Cosine & Tangent
Related Trig Functions
Applications of Trigonometry Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Answer Key
References
Index