Dosage calculations : a multi-method approach

Giangrasso, Anthony Patrick. (Author). Shrimpton, Dolores M., (author.).

Summary: "Using plain language, problem examples, and practice opportunities, the text aims to reduce the anxiety many nursing students express about math. It covers three dosage calculation methods–dimensional analysis, ratio and proportion, and formula." - Amazon.com

Record details

ISBN: 9780134624679
ISBN: 013462467X
Physical Description: print
xv, 427 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Pearson, [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Review of arithmetic for dosage calculations -- Safe and accurate medication administration -- Dimensional analysis and ratio & proportion -- The household and metric systems -- Converting from one system of measurement to another -- Oral medications -- Syringes -- Solutions -- Parenteral medications -- Flow rates and durations of enteral and intravenous infusions -- Flow rates and dosage rates for intravenous medications -- Pediatric dosages.