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Dosage Calculations in SI Units
- 4th Edition - June 1, 2002
- Author: Maureen J. Osis
- Language: English
- Other ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 9 2 0 5 1 3 - 3 7 - 8
DOSAGE CALCULATIONS IN SI UNITS, is a reference for nursing students and practitioners who want individual, self-paced instruction on calculations using SI units, involving all… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDOSAGE CALCULATIONS IN SI UNITS, is a reference for nursing students and practitioners who want individual, self-paced instruction on calculations using SI units, involving all common dosage forms. The user is guided through a series of ten conceptual modules, ranging from simple fractions and decimals to more complex formulas such as dosage calculations for oral and intravenous medications. A special module for calculating pediatric and geriatric dosages has been added to this edition and is accompanied by a testing CD-ROM.
Pretest
Appendix A: Approximate Equivalents between Systems of Measurement
Appendix B: Temperature Conversions
Appendix C: Brand Names in Canada, Australia, and the United States
Appendix D: Problem-Solving Approach
Answer Guide
Index
- Arithmetic of Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimal Numbers
- Ratio and Proportion
- Systems of Measurement
- Medication Orders and Dosage Forms
- Calculation of Oral Medication Routes
- Calculation of Parenteral Medication Doses
- Intravenous Administration
- Drug Dosage Protocols and Special Procedures
- Calculations of Dosages for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
- Calculations for Critical Care
Appendix A: Approximate Equivalents between Systems of Measurement
Appendix B: Temperature Conversions
Appendix C: Brand Names in Canada, Australia, and the United States
Appendix D: Problem-Solving Approach
Answer Guide
Index
- No. of pages: 240
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: June 1, 2002
- Imprint: Mosby Canada
- Other ISBN: 9780920513378
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Maureen J. Osis
Affiliations and expertise
Educational Consultant for the community portfolio for Calgary Regional Health Authority