Clinical Calculations: A Unified Approach - Softcover

Daniels, Joanne M.; Smith, Loretta M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0827359454 ISBN 13: 9780827359451

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1993

Synopsis

In easy-to-understand language, this text teaches the label factor method (dimensional analysis) for solving dosage problems through a wide variety of computational applications typical of the clinical setting.

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About the Author

Joanne M. Daniels is a Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred in Alfred, New York.

Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1- Dimensional Analysis Chapter 2- The Metric System of Measurement Chapter 3- The Apothecaries System of Measurement Chapter 4- The Household System of Measurement Chapter 5- Conversion of Metric, Apothecaries, and Household Units Chapter 6- Calculation of Oral Medications Chapter 7- Administration of Oral Medications Chapter 8- Calculation of Parenteral Medications Chapter 9- Administration of Parenteral Medications Chapter 10- Calculations and Administration of Intravenous Medications and Solutions Chapter 11- Pediatric Dosage Chapter 12- Clinical Calculations Appendix A- Arithmetic Review Appendix B- Conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperatures Appendix C- Measuring and Recording Fluid Balance Appendix D- Dimensional Analysis Variation Appendix E- Twenty-Four Hour Clock Appendix F- Percentage Solutions Appendix G- Answer Keys Appendix H- Performance Criteria: ? Administration of Oral Medications ? Administration of Injections ? Z-Track Method- Intramuscular Injections ? Administration of Heparin ? Administration of Insulin ? Setting up an I.V. ? Starting up an I.V. ? Assessment, Adjustment, and Termination of an I.V. ? Preparation and Administration of I.V. Piggyback ? Preparation and Administration of I.V. Piggyback (IVPB) Through Infusing I.V.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0827359454
• ISBN 13: 9780827359451
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 376