Henke's Med-Math

Now fully adapted to reflect Canadian drug information, measurement, legislation, and standards, Henke's Med Math, First Canadian Edition, is an excellent choice for giving students an in-depth understanding of dosage calculation and principles of drug administration. It presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests. Multiple dosage calculation methodologies--formula, ratio, proportion, and dimensional analysis--are taught, allowing students to adopt their preferred method. In addition, calculations are included for intravenous pediatric, PCA, and critical care medications.

Chapter 1: Arithmetic Needed for Dosage Chapter 2: Interpreting the Language of Prescriptions Chapter 3: Metric Systems of Measurement Chapter 4: Drug Labels and Packaging Chapter 5: Drug Preparations and Equipment to Measure Doses Chapter 6: Calculation of Oral Medications: Solids and Liquids Chapter 7: Liquids for Injection Chapter 8: Calculation of Basic IV Drip Rates Chapter 9: Special Types of Intravenous Calculations Chapter 10: Dosage Problems for Infants and Children Chapter 11: Dimensional Analysis Chapter 12: Information Basic to Administering Drugs Chapter 13: Administration Procedures Appendix A: Proficiency Test Answers Appendix B: Putting It Together Answers Glossary Index