RATIO & PROPORTION DOSAGE CALCULATIONS, 2/e offers an exceptional solution for instructors using the ratio and proportions method of dosage calculations. Streamlined in this edition, it walks readers step-by-step through solving dosage problems using this time-tested technique. Unit I provides a firm foundation with a diagnostic arithmetic test, review of basic math skills, and basic concepts in medication administration. Unit II addresses systems of measurement—including metric and household medication systems and conversions. Unit III and Unit IV delve into calculating oral and parenteral medications, solutions, infusions, flow rates, pediatric dosages, and daily fluid maintenance. More than just math skills, this is an introduction to the professional context of safe drug administration.
FeaturesFor courses covering dosage calculation, pharmacology, fundamentals, pediatrics, and critical care.
RATIO & PROPORTION DOSAGE CALCULATIONS, 2/e offers an exceptional solution for instructors using the ratio and proportions method of dosage calculations. Streamlined in this edition, it walks readers step-by-step through solving dosage problems using this time-tested technique. Unit I provides a firm foundation with a diagnostic arithmetic test, review of basic math skills, and basic concepts in medication administration. Unit II addresses systems of measurement–including metric and household medication systems and conversions. Unit III and Unit IV delve into calculating oral and parenteral medications, solutions, infusions, flow rates, pediatric dosages, and daily fluid maintenance. More than just math skills, this is an introduction to the professional context of safe drug administration.
Features
Offers in-depth coverage of the ratio and proportion methods of dosage calculations—a time-tested method based on simple mathematical concepts.
Gives students extensive hands-on experience—including more than 1,000 problems, with many step-by-step solutions presented in an appendix.
Helps students confirm their understanding of essential math concepts—by starting with a complete diagnostic test of arithmetic and a full chapter of basic math review (Chapter 1).
Links learning to modern practice—using up-to-date case studies and drug orders, real generic and trade drug names, realistic drug label illustrations, package inserts, syringes, prescriptions, and medication administration records (MARs).
Encourages critical thinking—by integrating clinical case scenarios that help students apply the book's concepts and techniques.
Helps students learn by example—using an incremental approach that offers completely worked out questions with solutions that get more challenging as the book advances.
Promotes safe medication calculation and administration—includingnotes and alerts that highlight patient safety in medication administration.
Supports the efficient and intuitive use of calculators—by integrating calculator keystroke shortcuts throughout.
Makes it easy for students to take notes and solve problems—with ample work space on every page for note taking and problem solving.
New To This EditionThis second edition now emphasizes a single method of dosage calculation: ratio and proportions.
New emphasis focuses on a single method of dosage calculation: ratio and proportions.
New examples reinforce how to use ratio and proportion as a means of dosage calculations.
Revised Chapter 3: Ratio & Proportion eliminates the less popular techniques of dimensional analysis and formula.
Table of Contents
UNIT I: BASIC CALCULATION SKILLS AND INTRODUCTION TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
1. Review of Arithmetic for Dosage Calculations
2. Safe and Accurate Drug Administration
3. Ratio & Proportion
UNIT II: SYSTEMS OF MEASUREMENT
4. The Household and Metric Systems
5. Converting from One System of Measurement to Another
UNIT III: ORAL AND PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS
6. Oral Medications
7. Syringes
8. Solutions
9. Parental Medications
UNIT IV: INFUSIONS AND PEDIATRIC DOSAGES
10. Flow Rates and Durations of Enteral and Intravenous Infusions
11. Flow Rates and Dosage Rates for Intravenous Medications
12. Pediatric Dosages
COMPREHENSIVE SELF-TESTS
APPENDICES:
Appendix A: Answer Section
Appendix B: FDA and ISMP Lists of Look-Alike Drug Names with Recommended Tall Man Letters
Appendix C: Commonly Used Abbreviations
Appendix D: Units of measurement in Metric and Household Systems
Appendix E: Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions
Appendix F: Diluting Stock Solutions
Appendix G: Apothecary System
Courses•Dosage Calculations (RN)
Previous EditionsRatio & Proportion Dosage CalculationsGiangrasso & ShrimptonISBN-10: 0135135966 • ISBN-13: 9780135135969©2010 • Paper Bound w/CD-ROM, 448 pp • InstockSuggested retail price: $73.20 • Net price: $54.90?More info | Students, buy from myPearsonStore.
