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Title

Medications and mathematics for the nurse / Jane Rice.

Author

Rice, Jane

Publication

Albany, N.Y. : Delmar Thomson Learning, c2002.

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Description

xvi, 480 p. : ill. (some col.); 28 cm.

Summary

This comprehensive text presents pharmacology in a non-threatening, easy to access format, using clear, and informal language, numerous illustrations and tables, and step-by-step procedures. Content is organized into five major sections: 1. Basic Mathematics; 2. Calculations of Doses and Solutions; 3. Administration of Medications; 4. Drugs and Related Substances; 5. Effects of Medications on Body Systems. Drug information is presented in numerous tables for ready reference, including data on generic names, trade names, route(s) of administration, usual dosage(s), and adverse reactions. A review of common medication administration routes includes detailed procedures. Safety of care provider and client during drug therapy is emphasized at all times.

Alternative Title

Medications & mathematics for the nurse

Subject

• Pharmacology
• Mathematics
• Pharmaceutical Preparations > administration & dosage
• Drugs > Administration
• Nursing
• Pharmaceutical arithmetic
• Drug Administration Routes

Genre/Form

Nurses Instruction

Note

• Includes indexes.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Ch.1: Introduction and arithmetic pretest -- Ch.2: Numerals and fractions -- Ch.3: Decimal fractions and percents -- Ch.4: Ratio and proportion -- Ch.5: Temperature equivalents -- Ch.6: The metric system -- Ch.7: Household measures and apothecaries' measurements -- Ch.8: Calculating adult dosages: Oral forms -- Ch.9: Calculating adult dosages: Parenteral forms -- Ch.10: Calculating children's dosages -- Ch.11: Drug sources, standards, and dosages -- Ch.12: Forms of drugs and how they act -- Ch.13: The medication order -- Ch.14: Basic principles for the administration of medications -- Ch.15: Administration of nonparenteral medications -- Ch.16: Parenteral equipment and supplies -- Ch.17: Administration of parenteral medications -- Ch.18: Drugs used to counteract infections -- Ch.19: Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents -- Ch.20: Antieoplastic agents -- Ch.21: Vitamins and minerals -- Ch.22: Psychotropic agents -- Ch.23: Substance abuse -- Ch.24: Medications used for circulatory system disorders -- Ch.25: Medication that affect the respiratory system -- Ch.26: Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders -- Ch.27: Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders -- Ch.28: Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders -- Ch.29: Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders -- Ch.30: Medications that affect the nervous system -- Ch.31: Medications that affect the reproductive system.

ISBN

0766830802

LCCN

^^2001042160

OCLC

• 47183443
• SCSB-14234200

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library