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Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for clinical practice.
List of contents
Section I: Renewing Math Skills *Decimals: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction *Decimals: Multiplication and Division *Fractions: Reduction and Equations Section II: Systems of Measurement *Units of Measure *Conversion Section III: Calculations for the Clinical Setting *Percentages *Ratio-Proportion *Body Weight Section IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using Syringes *Using Syringes *Oral Medications *Parenteral Medications *Reconstituting Medications Section V: Methods of Administering and Recording Medications *Unit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication System *Medication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid Calculations *Introduction to Intravenous Therapy Section VII: Unique Calculations *Calculating Intravenous Heparin Dosages *Insulin *Calculating Sliding Scale Insulin Dosage *Intake and Output Section VIII: Calculations in Special Care Units *Oncology *Pediatrics *Intensive Care Unit Answer Key
Summary
Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this book presents a real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accuracy.
