xx, 615 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Contents
Review of mathematics -- Review of mathematics pretest -- Fractions -- Decimals -- Percents -- Ratios -- Proportions -- Review of mathematics posttest -- Units and measurements for the calculation of drug dosages -- Metric and household measurements -- Apothecary and household measurements -- Equivalents between apothecary and metric measurements -- Preparation for calculation of drug dosages -- Safety in medication administration -- Interpretation of the physician's orders -- How to read drug labels -- Dimensional analysis and the calculation of drug dosages -- Calculation of drug dosages -- Oral dosages -- Parenteral dosages -- Reconstitution and dosages measured in units -- Intravenous flow rates -- Critical care intravenous flow rates -- Pediatric dosages -- Obstetric dosages -- Drug administration considerations -- Automated medication dispensing systems -- Special considerations for the administration of medications to the elderly -- Home care considerations in the administration of medications
