Math for Meds : dosages and solutions / Anna M. Curren, Laurie D. Munday
Publication details: San Diego : Wallcur inc., c1990Edition: 6th editionDescription: 267 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 0918082064
- 22 615.4077 CUR
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Contents
Section 1. Refresher math --
1. Relative value, addition and subtraction of decimals --
2. Multiplication and division of decimals --
3. Math of common fractions --
4. Solving equations to determine the value of X --
5. Ratio and proportion --
6. Equivalents in decimals, common fractions, ratios, and percents --
Section 2. Systems of drug measure --
7. The Metric/SI/International system --
8. Apothecary and household systems --
Section 3. Reading medication labels and syringe calibrations --
9. Reading oral medication labels --
10. Hypodermic syringe measurements --
11. Reading parental medication labels --
12. Reconstitution of powdered drugs --
Section 4. Calculating medication dosages --
13. Dosage calculation using ratio and proportion --
14. Dosage calculation using the formula method --
15. Measuring insulin dosages --
Section 5. Medication administration records --
17. Medication card administration --
Section 6. Pediatric medications --
18. Pediatric dosage calculation by body weight: mg per kg --
19. Pediatric dosage calculation by body surface area --
20. Pediatric oral and parenteral medications --
21. Pediatric intravenous medications --
Section 7. Intravenous medication calculations --
22. IV flow rate calculation --
23. Calculating IV infusion times --
24. Calculating heparin infusions --
25. Critical care IV calculations.
Includes Index : p. 265 - 267
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