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050 _aRM 125 .R53 2001
100 _aRice, Jane
_eauthor
245 0 _aMedications and mathematics for the nurse /
_cJane Rice
260 _aAlbany, New York :
_bDelmar Thomson Learning,
_cc2001
300 _axvi, 480 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c27 cm.
504 _aIncludes index.
505 _aCh. 1: Introduction and arithmetic pretest -- Ch. 2: Numerals and fractions -- Ch. 3: Decimal fractions and percents -- Ch. 4: Ratio and proportion -- Ch. 5: Temperature equivalents -- Ch. 6: The metric system -- Ch. 7: Household measures and apothecaries' measurements -- Ch. 8: Calculating adult dosages: Oral forms -- Ch. 9: Calculating adult dosages: Parenteral forms -- Ch. 10: Calculating children's dosages -- Ch. 11: Drug sources, standards, and dosages -- Ch. 12: Forms of drugs and how they act -- Ch. 13: The medication order -- Ch. 14: Basic principles for the administration of medications -- Ch. 15: Administration of nonparenteral medications -- Ch. 16: Parenteral equipment and supplies -- Ch. 17: Administration of parenteral medications -- Ch. 18: Drugs used to counteract infections -- Ch. 19: Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents -- Ch. 20: Antieoplastic agents -- Ch. 21: Vitamins and minerals -- Ch. 22: Psychotropic agents -- Ch. 23: Substance abuse -- Ch. 24: Medications used for circulatory system disorders -- Ch. 25: Medication that affect the respiratory system -- Ch. 26: Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders -- Ch. 27: Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders -- Ch. 28: Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders -- Ch. 29: Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders -- Ch. 30: Medications that affect the nervous system -- Ch. 31: Medications that affect the reproductive system
520 _aThis comprehensive text presents pharmacology in a non-threatening, easy to access format, using clear, and informal language, numerous illustrations and tables, and step-by-step procedures. Content is organized into five major sections: 1. Basic Mathematics; 2. Calculations of Doses and Solutions; 3. Administration of Medications; 4. Drugs and Related Substances; 5. Effects of Medications on Body Systems. Drug information is presented in numerous tables for ready reference, including data on generic names, trade names, route(s) of administration, usual dosage(s), and adverse reactions. A review of common medication administration routes includes detailed procedures.
650 _aPHARMACOLOGY
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