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Math for Clinical Practice 2e
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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.
| Author | Macklin, Chernecky & Infortuna |
|---|---|
| Table Of Content | Section I: Renewing Math Skills 1. Decimals: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction 2. Decimals: Multiplication and Division 3. Fractions: Reduction and Equations Section II: Systems of Measurement 4. Units of Measure 5. Conversion Section III: Calculations for the Clinical Setting 6. Percentages 7. Ratio and Proportion 8. Body Weight Section IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using Syringes 9. Using Syringes 10. Oral Medications 11. Parenteral Medications 12. Reconstituting Medications Section V: Methods of Administering Medications 13. Unit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication System 14. Medication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid Calculations 15. Introduction to Intravenous Therapy Section VII: Unique Calculations 16. Calculating Intravenous Heparin Dosages 17. Insulin 18. Calculating Sliding Scale Insulin Dosage 19. Intake and Output Section VIII: Calculations in Special Care Units 20. Oncology 21. Pediatrics 22. Intensive Care Unit Answer Key Index |
| Format | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| Page Count | 498 |
| Publish Date | 16 Feb 2010 |
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