Dosage calculations /
Gloria D. Pickar . . . [et al]
- 1st Canadian edition.
- Toronto : Nelson Education Ltd., c2009.
- xii, 532 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes Index : p. 529 - 532
CONTENTS Section 1. Mathematics Review Chapter 1. Fractions, Decimals, Ratios and Percents Chapter 2. Systems of Measurement Chapter 3. Calculation Methods Used in Determining Drug Dosages
Section 2. Measurement Systems, Drug Orders and Drug Labels Chapter 4. Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement Chapter 5. Interpreting Drug Orders Chapter 6. Understanding Drug Labels
Section 3. Drug Dosage Calculations Chapter 7. Oral Dosage of Drugs Chapter 8. Parenteral Dosage of Drugs Chapter 9. Reconstitution of Solutions Chapter 10. Alternate Methods to Calculate Dosages Chapter 11.Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight
Section 4. Advance Calculations Chapter 12. Intravenous Solutions, Equipment, and Calculations Chapter 13. Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations Chapter 14. Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations Essential Skills Evaluation Comprehensive Skills Evaluation.