xvi, 455 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1CD-ROM (4 3/4in.)
Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Unit 1. Arithmetic review and dimensional analysis. Whole numbers -- Fractions -- Decimals and percents -- Dimensional analysis -- Unit I post-test -- Unit 2. Medication administration. Measurements and equivalents -- Conversions -- Safety considerations in medication administration -- Prescriptions and medication orders -- Reading medication labels and syringes -- Reconstituting parenteral medications from a powder -- Calculations using weight and body surface area -- Intravenous delivery systems and equipment -- Intravenous calculations -- Unit II post-test -- Unit 3. Special topics. Enteral tube feedings -- Insulin administration -- Heparin administration -- Critical care dosage calculations -- Lifespan considerations in dosage calculations -- Unit III post-test -- Comprehensive post-test -- Unit 4. Test answers. Appendices. Appendix A: calculators -- Appendix B: Roman numerals -- Appendix C: apothecary measurements -- Appendix D: the 24-hour clock.