Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Pretest and Mathematics Review: Fractions and decimals ; Ratios, percents, simple equations, and ratio-proportion --
Section 2. Measurement Systems, Drug Orders, and Drug Labels: Systems of measurement ; Conversions: metric and household systems ; Conversions for other clinical applications: time and temperature ; Equipment used in dosage measurement ; Interpreting drug orders ; Understanding drug labels ; Preventing medication errors --
Sectio 3. Drug Dosage Calculations: Oral dosage of drugs ; Parenteral dosage of drugs ; Reconstitution of solutions ; Pediatric and adult dosages based on body weight ; Alternative dosage calculation methods: ratio-proportion and dimensional analysis --
Section 4. Advanced Calculations: Intravenous solutions, equipment, and calculations ; Body surface area and advanced pediatric calculations ; Advanced adult intravenous calculations --
Essential Skills Evaluation: Posttest: Answer sheet --
Comprehensive Skills Evaluation: Answers --
Appendix A: Study guide --
Appendix B: Apothecary system.

Features the three-step approach to basic and advanced Formula Method calculations that nursing and other health care professionals prefer. Including full-color images of drug labels, critical thinking assessments, and clinical examples, this title gives readers the skills they need to master dosage calculations in any clinical setting.