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Dosage Calculations with CDROM

by Gloria D. Pickar

Dosage Calculations with CDROM Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This perennial best seller has set the standard for dosage calculations. This formula method text contains more practice questions than any competitor; full color labels; equipment; pediatric dosages; and even advanced calculations. New to this edition are a more streamlined presentation; new drug labels; smaller doses for pediatric calculations; and an interactive CD-ROM with improved functionality

Book News Annotation:

Featuring a math review, a formula method approach, color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments, this text/CD-ROM package covers basic and advanced calculations. This seventh edition includes new questions and labels that reflect current drugs and protocols, new photos of syringes that depict actual needle lengths found in practice, and a new chapter on reconstitution of solutions. The CD- ROM contains review exercises and tests. Pickar is affiliated with Compass Knowledge Group. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review:

Diagnostic Evaluation. Chapter 1 Math Review- Arabic Numbers, Roman NumberalsFraction and Decimals. Chapter 2 Math Review-Ratio, Percent, Simple Equations, Ratios and Proportions. Section I: Self-Evaluation, Time and Temperature. SECTION II MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, DRUG ORDERS,andDRUG LABELS: Chapter 3 Systems of Measurement. Chapter 4 Conversions: Metric, Apothecary and Household Systems. Chapter 5 Conversions for Other Clinical Applications. Chapter 6 Equipment Used in Dosages Measurement. Chapter 7 Interpreting Drug Orders. Chapter 8 Understanding Drug Labels. Section II: Self-Evaluation. SECTION III DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: Chapter 9 Oral Dosages of Drugs. Chapter 10 Parenteral Dosage of Drugs. Chapter 11 Calculating with Ratio and Proportion. Chapter 12 Pediatric Dosages. Section III: Self-Evaluationt. SECTION IV ADVANCED CALCULATION: Chapter 13 Reconstitution of Non-Injectable Solutions. Chapter 14 Intravenous Solutions, Equipment and Calculations. Chapter 15 Advanced Pediatric Calculations. Chapter 16 Advanced Adult Calculations. Section IV Self-Evaluation. Essential Skills Evaluation Comprehensive Skills Evaluation. Answer Key. Index.

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

SECTION I MATHEMATICS

Product Details

ISBN:
9780766862869
Author:
Pickar, Gloria D.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Author:
RN, EdD, Gloria D. Pickar
Author:
Pickar-Abernethy, Amy
Author:
Pickar, RN, EdD, Gloria D.
Location:
Australia
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Pharmacy
Subject:
Nursing - Assessment & Diagnosis
Subject:
Pharmaceutical arithmetic
Subject:
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Subject:
Nursing - General
Subject:
dosage calculations; dosage calculation; dosage calc; dosage calc 8e; dosage; calculating dosage; formula method; rn dosage calculation; rn dosage calc; nursing
Subject:
Dosage Calculations; Nursing
Copyright:
Edition Number:
7
Edition Description:
Seventh
Series Volume:
RD025.01P
Publication Date:
August 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
568
Dimensions:
28 cm. +

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