Mathematics for Health Sciences
A Comprehensive Approach
Published on 25. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4354-4110-1 (ISBN)
Description
Select topics according to your mathematical ability and chosen health care profession. Begin with a basic math review or move right to deeper concepts, including algebra and geometry, linear equations and graphing, dilutions, solutions, and concentrations, dosage calculations and more! Learn at your own pace with this easy to use math text specifically for the health sciences.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
812 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4354-4110-1 (9781435441101)
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Person
Joel R. Helms is an Associate Professor in Mathematics at the University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash. Previous to 2004, Mr. Helms taught at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton Virginia. Mr. Helms has taught college level mathematics since 1994.
Content
Chapter 1: Mathematical Essentials
1.1 - Operations with Integers,
1.2 - Fractions,
1.3 - Order of Operations,
1.4 - Decimals,
1.5 - Percents,
1.6 - Roman Numerials
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 2: Algebra
2.1 - Solving Linear Equations,
2.2 - Mixture Problems,
2.3 - Solving Rational Equations,
2.4 - Formulae Manipulation,
2.5 - Ratios and Proportions,
2.6 - Solving Percent Problems,
2.7 - Properties of Exponents,
2.8 - Scientific Notation,
2.9 - Significant Digits,
2.10 - Using the Scientific Calculator,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 3: Measurement Systems and Conversion Procedures
3.1 - Basic Dimensional Analysis,
3.2 - Conversions within the Metric System,
3.3 - Conversions between Metric and Non - Metric,
3.4 - Apothecary and Household Systems,
3.5 - Temperature Conversions
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 4: Dilutions, Solutions and Concentrations
4.1 - Dilutions,
4.2 - Concentrations,
4.3 - Concentrations and Volumes of Two Solutions,
4.4 - Percent Solutions,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 5: Drug Dosages and IV Calculations
5.1 - Reading and Interpreting Drug Orders and Drug Labels,
5.2 - Dosage Calculations - Formulas, Proportions and Dimensional Analysis,
5.3 - Parenteral Dosage Calculations,
5.4 - Reconstitution of Solutions,
5.5 - Intravenous Flow Rates,
5.6 - Titration of Intravenous Medications,
5.7 - Dosages Based on Weight,
5.8 - Dosages Based on Body Surface Area,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 6: Linear Equations, Graphing & Variation
6.1 - The Coordinate Plane,
6.2 - Slope and Rate of Change,
6.3 - Graphing Linear Equations Using the Slope,
6.4 - Graphing Linear Equations Using Tables,
6.5 - Interpreting Linear and Nonlinear Graphs,
6.6 - Direct and Inverse Variation,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
7.1 - Functions & Inequalities,
7.2 - Exponential Functions,
7.3 - Applications of Exponential Functions - Growth & Decay,
7.4 - Logarithms,
7.5 - Applications of Logarithms,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 8: Geometry
8.1 - Angles and Lines,
8.2 - Geometric Figures
8.3 - Understanding Area and Volume,
8.4 - Surface Area,
8.5 - Density,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 9: Charts, Tables and Graphs
9.1 - Collecting Data,
9.2 - Organizing Data Using Frequency Distribution Tables,
9.3 - Reading and Interpreting Tables & Charts,
9.4 - Constructing Charts & Graphs from Tables,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 10: Introductory Statistics
10.1 - Measures of Central Tendency,
10.2 - The Standard Deviation,
10.3 - The Normal Distribution,
10.4 - The Z - Score,
10.5 - Percentiles,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 11: Trigonometry
11.1 - Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem,
11.2 - Special and Similar Triangles,
11.3 - Sine, Cosine & Tangent,
11.4 - Related Trig Functions,
11.5 - Applications of Trigonometry
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED PRACTICE AND TEST PROBLEMS
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
INDEX
1.1 - Operations with Integers,
1.2 - Fractions,
1.3 - Order of Operations,
1.4 - Decimals,
1.5 - Percents,
1.6 - Roman Numerials
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 2: Algebra
2.1 - Solving Linear Equations,
2.2 - Mixture Problems,
2.3 - Solving Rational Equations,
2.4 - Formulae Manipulation,
2.5 - Ratios and Proportions,
2.6 - Solving Percent Problems,
2.7 - Properties of Exponents,
2.8 - Scientific Notation,
2.9 - Significant Digits,
2.10 - Using the Scientific Calculator,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 3: Measurement Systems and Conversion Procedures
3.1 - Basic Dimensional Analysis,
3.2 - Conversions within the Metric System,
3.3 - Conversions between Metric and Non - Metric,
3.4 - Apothecary and Household Systems,
3.5 - Temperature Conversions
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 4: Dilutions, Solutions and Concentrations
4.1 - Dilutions,
4.2 - Concentrations,
4.3 - Concentrations and Volumes of Two Solutions,
4.4 - Percent Solutions,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 5: Drug Dosages and IV Calculations
5.1 - Reading and Interpreting Drug Orders and Drug Labels,
5.2 - Dosage Calculations - Formulas, Proportions and Dimensional Analysis,
5.3 - Parenteral Dosage Calculations,
5.4 - Reconstitution of Solutions,
5.5 - Intravenous Flow Rates,
5.6 - Titration of Intravenous Medications,
5.7 - Dosages Based on Weight,
5.8 - Dosages Based on Body Surface Area,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 6: Linear Equations, Graphing & Variation
6.1 - The Coordinate Plane,
6.2 - Slope and Rate of Change,
6.3 - Graphing Linear Equations Using the Slope,
6.4 - Graphing Linear Equations Using Tables,
6.5 - Interpreting Linear and Nonlinear Graphs,
6.6 - Direct and Inverse Variation,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
7.1 - Functions & Inequalities,
7.2 - Exponential Functions,
7.3 - Applications of Exponential Functions - Growth & Decay,
7.4 - Logarithms,
7.5 - Applications of Logarithms,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 8: Geometry
8.1 - Angles and Lines,
8.2 - Geometric Figures
8.3 - Understanding Area and Volume,
8.4 - Surface Area,
8.5 - Density,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 9: Charts, Tables and Graphs
9.1 - Collecting Data,
9.2 - Organizing Data Using Frequency Distribution Tables,
9.3 - Reading and Interpreting Tables & Charts,
9.4 - Constructing Charts & Graphs from Tables,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 10: Introductory Statistics
10.1 - Measures of Central Tendency,
10.2 - The Standard Deviation,
10.3 - The Normal Distribution,
10.4 - The Z - Score,
10.5 - Percentiles,
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
Chapter 11: Trigonometry
11.1 - Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem,
11.2 - Special and Similar Triangles,
11.3 - Sine, Cosine & Tangent,
11.4 - Related Trig Functions,
11.5 - Applications of Trigonometry
Chapter Summary & Chapter Test
ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED PRACTICE AND TEST PROBLEMS
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
INDEX