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This book/CD-ROM package is a self-instructional learning tool designed to simplify clinical calculations. Using the method of dimensional analysis, material is presented in a step-by-step format. After a math review, chapters cover drug measures, reading medication labels and syringe calibrations, medication administration systems, dosage calculation using dimensional analysis, dosage calculation from body weight and body surface area, intravenous calculations, and pediatric medication calculations. There are many worked examples and quizes. The CD-ROM offers graphical explanations of dimensional analysis. Curren is affiliated with Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, and Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Calculating dosages has never been so easy! Dimensional Analysis for Meds is a completely self-instructional learning tool created to simplify clinical calculations. Utilizing the method of dimensional analysis, the material is presented in a helpful format that encourages step-by-step learning.


Book Info
California State Univ., Long Beach. Textbook covers refresher math, and includes icons for unlocking secrets of calculating dosages, full-color photographs, sample medication administration, CD-ROM for additional practice, and summary self tests in every chapter. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.


About the Author
Former Associate Professor of Nursing, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA

ANNOTATION

The book contains color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This totally unique method of teaching dimensional analysis, appearing for the first time in Dimensional Analysis For Meds, will astonish you with its simplicity, and change the way clinical calculations are done forever.

Brilliantly designed in full color, with hundreds of photographs, drug labels and illustrations, Dimensional Analysis For Meds is engrossingly written and completely self instructional. Includes complete coverage of Refresher Math; the Metric/SI System and other commonly seen Units of Drug Measure; Instruction in Reading Drug Labels and Syringe Calibrations; Calculating Clinical Medication Dosages; Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs; Insulin Administration; Instructions in the Use of Medication Records; Calculation of Dosages Based on Body Weight and Body Surface Area; Pediatric Oral and IV Medications; a comprehensive Introduction to IV Therapy; and the full range of IV Calculations: Flow Rate, Infusion and Completion Times, Heparin Administration, and Titration of Medication Dosages.

Included with each text is W.I. Publications' exclusive CompuTutorial, the only truly interactive full color CD-ROM available in this critical subject area. Utilizing an expanded instructional approach and elaboration of the basic content of the text, W.I. Publications' CompuTutorial is an integral part of the total instructional program, adding an exciting visual reality to the format and solution of calculations not possible on the printed page.

With its publication of this magnificent first edition of Dimensional Analysis For Meds and its accompanying CompuTutorial, W.I. Publications continues with pride its 25 year undisputed leadership role in clinical calculations instruction.

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