Brown and Mulholland's drug calculations : ratio and proportion problems for clinical practice

Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice was originally designed in the late1970s as a basic practical resource for nursing students and faculty in classrooms and clinical areas. Additionalcontent was added over the years to be current with the increased roles and responsibilities ofthe nurse and to be useful for refresher courses, nurses practicing in specialty areas, distance-learningnursing students, and nursing students who must master the material independently.The current text has been updated to reflect feedback from reviewers, colleagues, and students, andstudent needs related to current trends in nursing education and practice. Cover IFC Title Page Copyright Reviewers Preface Acknowledgments Contents General Mathematics Self-Assessment 1 General Mathematics 2 Ratio and Proportion 3 Safe Medication Administration 4 Medication Measurements and Oral Dose Calculations 5 Injectable Medication Calculations 6 Reconstitution of Medications From Powders and Crystals: Oral and Intramuscular 7 Basic Intravenous Therapy Calculations 8 Advanced Intravenous Calculations 9 Insulin Administration and Type 2 Diabetes Medications 10 Parenteral Nutrition 11 Anticoagulants 12 Pediatric Dosages Multiple-Choice Final Comprehensive Final Appendices A ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings B ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations C Sample Medication Administration Errors With Potential Clinical Outcomes D 5-Minute Sample Verbal Communication From Nurses to Subsequent Caregivers Index