Calculate with Confidence
豆瓣
Canadian Edition
Deborah C. Gray Morris / Marcia Brown
简介
This Canadian text covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods offering a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,000 practice problems, Gray Morris focuses on enhancing the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable.Calculate with Confidence, First Canadian Edition addresses the increasing responsibility of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizes patient safety, and reflects the current scope of practice.
contents
Unit One: Math Review Pre-Test 1. Fractions 2. Decimals 3. Ratio and Proportion 4. Percentages Post-Test
Unit Two: Systems of Measurement 5. Metric, Apothecary, Household and Other Systems 6. Converting Within and Between Systems 7. Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting
Unit Three: Methods of Administration and Calculation 8. Medication Administration 9. Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders 10. Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems 11. Reading Medication Labels 12. Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method 13. Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method 14. Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method
Unit Four: Oral and Parenteral Dosage Forms and Insulin Calculations 15. Oral Medications 16. Parenteral Medications 17. Reconstitution of Solutions 18. Insulin
Unit Five: Intravenous, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations and Pediatric Dosage Calculations 19. Intravenous Solutions and Equipment 20. Intravenous Calculations 21. Heparin Calculations 22. Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight 23. Critical Care Calculations
Comprehensive Post-Test References Index