Dosage Calculations A Multi Method Approach by Anthony Giangrasso

Dosage Calculations A Multi Method Approach by Anthony Giangrasso

By: Anthony Giangrasso; Dolores Shrimpton

Print ISBN: 9780132158626, 0132158620

eText ISBN: 9780133762747, 0133762742

Edition: 1st

Copyright year: 2013

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: A MULTI-METHOD APPROACH introduces all three of today’s leading methods of dosage calculation: Dimensional Analysis, Ratio & Proportion, and Formula. It walks step-by-step through solving dosage problems utilizing all three methods, often comparing multiple approaches to solving the same problem side-by-side. Instructors can choose their preferred method, and students can become expert with all three, ultimately choosing the approach they find most efficient. Unit I offers a diagnostic arithmetic test, reviews basic math skills, presents essentials of medication administration, and offers an easy, common sense introduction to dimensional analysis. Next, the text introduces essential metric and household medication systems and conversions. Then, building on these foundations, the text offers in-depth coverage of calculating oral, parenteral, intravenous, and enteral dosages, including flow rates, titrating IV medications, pediatric dosages, and daily fluid maintenance.

Additional ISBNs

9780133561456, 0133561453