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Master the critical skills necessary to competently and confidently calculate drug dosages using ""Calculation of Drug Dosages"". Written by Sheila J. Ogden, MSN, RN and Linda Fluharty, RNC, MSN, this updated 9th Edition provides you with an extensive review of essential math concepts before introducing and clearly explaining the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. The book's popular 'worktext' format builds on concepts as you go and reinforces what you learn with over 1,800 practice problems.

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Author:   Sheila J. Ogden
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   9th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.293kg
ISBN:  

9780323077538

ISBN 10:   0323077536
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   01 March 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Review of Mathematics Review of Mathematics Pretest 1. Fractions 2. Decimals 3. Percents 4. Ratios 5. Proportions Review of Mathematics Posttest Part II Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages 6. Metric and Household Measurements 7. Apothecary and Household Measurements 8. Equivalents between Apothecary and Metric Measurements Part III Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages 9. Safety in Medication Administration 10. Interpretation of the Physician's Orders 11. How to Read Drug Labels 12. Dimensional Analysis and the Calculation of Drug Dosages Part IV Calculation of Drug Dosages 13. Oral Dosages 14. Parenteral Dosages 15. Dosages Measured in Units 16. Intravenous Flow Rates 17. Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rates 18. Pediatric Dosages Part V Drug Administration Considerations 19. Automated Medication Dispensing Systems 20. Special Considerations for the Administration of Medications to the Elderly 21. Home Care Considerations in the Administration of Medications Comprehensive Posttest Glossary

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