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Dosage Calculations

by Gloria Pickar

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ISBN13: 9781418080471
ISBN10: 1418080470
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Master dosage calculations with the best-selling book! This market-leader from Gloria Pickar includes a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments. Basic and advanced calculations are thoroughly covered, including intravenous and those specific to the pediatric patient.
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About the Author

Gloria D. Pickar RN, EdD is the Dean of Open Campus, Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Mathematics Review 1. Fractions and Decimals 2. Ratios, Percents, Simple Equations, and Ratio-Proportion Section 2: Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels 3. Systems of Measurement 4. Conversions: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems 5. Conversions for Other Clinical Applications: Time and Temperature 6. Equipment Used in Dosage Measurement 7. Interpreting Drug Orders 8. Understanding Drug Labels 9. Preventing Medication Errors Section 3: Drug Dosage Calculations 10. Oral Dosage of Drugs 11. Parenteral Dosage of Drugs 12. Reconstitution of Solutions 13. Using Other Methods to Calculate Dosages 14. Pediatric and Adult Dosages Based on Body Weight Advanced Calculations 15. Intravenous Solutions, Equipment, and Calculations 16. Body Surface Area and Advanced Pediatric Calculations 17. Advanced Adult Intravenous Calculations

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781418080471
Author:
Pickar, Gloria
Publisher:
Delmar Thomson Learning
Author:
RN, EdD, Gloria D. Pickar
Author:
Pickar, Gloria D.
Author:
Pickar-Abernethy, Amy
Author:
Pickar, RN, EdD, Gloria D.
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Education & Training
Subject:
Nursing - General
Subject:
Nursing - Pharmacology
Subject:
Pharmaceutical arithmetic
Subject:
dosage calculations; dosage calculation; dosage calc; dosage calc 8e; dosage; calculating dosage; formula method; rn dosage calculation; rn dosage calc; nursing
Copyright:
2008
Edition Number:
8
Edition Description:
Pbk
Publication Date:
July 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
574
Dimensions:
10.73x8.67x.88 in. 2.69 lbs.
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