Dosage calculations. /
Gloria D. Pickar ... [et. al.]
- 2nd Canadian ed.
- Australia : Nelson Education, 2011.
- xiv, 538 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.+
Includes index.
Contents: Mathematics review: Fractions and decimals -- Ratios and percents -- Systems of measurement -- Calculation methods used in determining drug dosages -- Measurement systems, drug orders and drug labels: Equipment used in dosage measurement -- Interpreting drug orders -- Understanding drug labels -- Drug dosage calculations: Oral dosage of drugs -- Parenteral dosage of drugs -- Reconstitution of solutions -- 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 -- Self evaluation --