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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1: REFRESHER MATH. 1. Relative Value, Addition and Subtraction of Decimals. 2. Multiplication and Division of Decimals. 3. Solving Common Fraction Equations. SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG MEASURES. 4. Metric, International (SI) System. 5. Unit, Percentage, Milliequivalent, Ratio, and Household Measures. SECTION 3: PREPARING FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. 6. Safe Medication Administration. 7. Interpreting Drug Labels. 8. Ratio and Proportion. 9. Dimensional Analysis. 10. Formula Method. SECTION 4: CALCULATING DRUG DOSAGES. 11. Oral Dosage Calculations. 12. Parenteral Dosages and Syringe Measurements. 13. Reconstitution. 14. Insulin. SECTION 5: ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CALCULATIONS; INCLUDING BODY WEIGHT AND BSA. 15. Dosages Based on Body Weight. 16. Dosages Based on Body Surface Area. 17. Pediatric Dosages: Oral, Parenteral and Intravenous. SECTION 6: INTRAVENOUS CALCULATIONS. 18. Introduction to IV Therapy. 19. IV Flow Rate Calculation. 20. Calculating IV Infusion. 21. IV Medication and Titration Calculations. 22. Heparin Infusion Calculations.
