Dosage calculations /

Title:

Dosage calculations /

Author:

Pickar, Gloria D., 1946-

Format:

Book

Institution:

MCPHS Boston, MCPHS Worcester

Contents:

Section 1. Pretest and Mathematics Review: Fractions and decimals ; Ratios, percents, simple equations, and ratio-proportion -- Section 2. Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels: Systems of measurement ; Conversions: metric 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 -- Sectio 3. Drug Dosage Calculations: Oral dosage of drugs ; Parenteral dosage of drugs ; Reconstitution of solutions ; Pediatric and adult dosages based on body weight ; Alternative dosage calculation methods: ratio-proportion and dimensional analysis -- Section 4. Advanced Calculations: Intravenous solutions, equipment, and calculations ; Body surface area and advanced pediatric calculations ; Advanced adult intravenous calculations -- Essential Skills Evaluation: Posttest: Answer sheet -- Comprehensive Skills Evaluation: Answers -- Appendix A: Study guide -- Appendix B: Apothecary system.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus
RS57 .P53 2013 – Available

MCPHS Circulation - Manchester Campus
RS57 .P53 2013 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MCPHS Manchester Reserve
  On reserve for Manchester Reserve List ((All departments): (none))

MCPHS Circulation - Worcester Campus
RS57 .P53 2013 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MCPHS Circulation Desk - Worcester Campus
  On reserve for Nursing Courses (all levels) (NUR (Nursing): (none))