Math for Clinical Practice
Published on 28. February 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-0-323-02582-9 (ISBN)
Description
Using a straightforward, real-life approach, this book focuses on mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It provides coverage of the ratio and proportion, and formula methods of drug calculation. Common medications and methods of administration are used, including examples such as syringe usage, oral and parenteral medications, and medication reconstitution. Other examples, such as insulin, heparin, and intake and output, apply to specific patient populations. The math review sections build a strong foundation with hundreds of practice problems. To minimize medication errors, current safety recommendations from the Joint Committee on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) are addressed with safety alerts, clinical alerts, human error alerts, and human error checks. Instructor resources are also available.
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Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 550 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1085 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-02582-9 (9780323025829)
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Content
Section I: Renewing Math Skills 1. Decimals: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction 2. Decimals: Multiplication and Division 3. Fractions: Reduction and Equations Section II: Systems of Measurement 4. Units of Measure Comprehensive Review 5. Conversion Section III: Calculations for the Clinical Setting 6. Percentage 7. Ratio-Proportion Method 8. Formula Method 9. Body Weight Section IV: Reading Medication Labels and Using Syringes 10. Using Syringes 11. Oral Medications 12. Parenteral Medications 13. Reconstituting Medications Section V: Methods of Administering Medications 14. Unit Dose, Card System, and Computerized Medication Administration System 15. Medication Records Section VI: Intravenous Fluid Calculations 16. Introduction to Intravenous Therapy 17. Intravenous Flow Rate Calculations Section VII: Unique Calculations 18. Calculating Intravenous Heparin Dosages 19. Insulin 20. Calculating Sliding-Scale Regular Insulin Dosages 21. Intake and Output Section VIII: Calculations in Special Care Units 22. Oncology 23. Pediatrics 24. Intensive Care Unit