Synopses & Reviews
Math and Dosage Calculations for Medical Careers teaches the skills and techniques medical assistants, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and paramedics need to calculate the amount of medication they should administer to patients. Students learn to calculate dosages based on ratio proportions, fraction proportions, the formula method, and dimensional analysis.
Table of Contents
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1 Fractions and Decimals 2 Percents, Ratios, and Proportions 3 Systems of Weights and Measures 4 Equipment for Dosage Measurement 5 Drug Orders 6 Drug Labels and Package Inserts 7 Methods of Dosage Calculations 8 Oral Dosages 9 Parenteral Dosages 10 Intravenous Dosages 11 Calculations for Special Populations 12 Specialized Calculations Appendices A. Comprehensive Evaluation B. Answer Key Glossary Credits Index Reference Cards \\\\n
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