Book description
Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course
A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has
triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study.
A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an
applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs.
Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage
calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable
and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the
various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of
drug or solution that should be administered to patients.
- Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula,
and dimensional analysis
- Systems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and
other conversion equivalents for a global audience
- The ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine
Administration Records)
If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to
enter the medical field, Medical Dosage Calculations For
Dummies is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.
Dr. Richard W. Snyder, DO is an osteopathic
physician, board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology.
He has authored and coauthored several articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Barry Schoenborn is a longtime technical writer and is the
coauthor of Technical Math For Dummies.
