Dosage calculations /
Pickar, Gloria D., 1946-
Dosage calculations / Gloria D. Pickar, Amy Pickar Abernethy. - 8th ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2008. - xvi, 574 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4) in.
Includes index.
Mathematics review. Fractions and decimals ; Ratios, percents, simple equations, and ratio-proportion
Measurement systems, drug orders, and drug labels. Systems of measurement ; Conversions : metric, apothecary, and household systems ; Conversions for other clinical applications : time and temperature ; Equipment used in dosage measurement ; Interpreting drug orders ; Understanding drug labels ; Preventing medication errors
Drug dosage calculations. Oral dosage of drugs ; Parenteral dosage of drugs ; Reconstitution of solutions ; Alternative dosage calculation methods : ratio-proportion and dimensional analysis ; Pediatric and adult dosages based on body weight
Advanced calculations. Intravenous solutions, equipment, and calculations ; Body surface area and advanced pediatric calculations ; Advanced adult intravenous calculations
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. (Publisher)
1418080470
2007017012
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.
Mathematics.
RS57 / .P53 2008
615/.4
Dosage calculations / Gloria D. Pickar, Amy Pickar Abernethy. - 8th ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2008. - xvi, 574 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4) in.
Includes index.
Mathematics review. Fractions and decimals ; Ratios, percents, simple equations, and ratio-proportion
Measurement systems, drug orders, and drug labels. Systems of measurement ; Conversions : metric, apothecary, and household systems ; Conversions for other clinical applications : time and temperature ; Equipment used in dosage measurement ; Interpreting drug orders ; Understanding drug labels ; Preventing medication errors
Drug dosage calculations. Oral dosage of drugs ; Parenteral dosage of drugs ; Reconstitution of solutions ; Alternative dosage calculation methods : ratio-proportion and dimensional analysis ; Pediatric and adult dosages based on body weight
Advanced calculations. Intravenous solutions, equipment, and calculations ; Body surface area and advanced pediatric calculations ; Advanced adult intravenous calculations
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. (Publisher)
1418080470
2007017012
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.
Mathematics.
RS57 / .P53 2008
615/.4