Dosage calculations /
Pickar, Gloria D., 1946-
Dosage calculations / Gloria D. Pickar, Amy Pickar Abernethy. - Eighth Edition. - xvi, 574 pages : Illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disk (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.
1418080470
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.
Mathematics.
615.4 / P.G.D
Dosage calculations / Gloria D. Pickar, Amy Pickar Abernethy. - Eighth Edition. - xvi, 574 pages : Illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disk (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.
1418080470
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.
Mathematics.
615.4 / P.G.D