Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach [Paperback]

Gloria D. Pickar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418015636 | ISBN-13: 978-1418015633 | Publication Date: August 22, 2006 | Edition: 2

Master dosage calculations with the ratio-proportion version of the best-selling book from Gloria D. Pickar! Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach 2e builds upon core strengths that made Dosage Calculations a market leader. This trusted book includes a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments. Basic and advanced calculations are thoroughly covered, including intravenous and those specific to the pediatric patient.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I really like this book...I would recommend the book. The critical thinking skills and the images makes this an exciting learning adventure for a subject matter that often places fear in beginning nursing students. It is an easy paced book, full of reinforcements, yet not intimidating!"

"It's a great book. It is comprehensive, and there are lots of opportunities for application and practice."

"This book includes all of [the] elements I think are essential."

"This text provides the necessary information in a format that is easy to follow."

About the Author

Gloria D. Pickar RN, EdD is the Dean of Open Campus, Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 565 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (August 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418015636
• ISBN-13: 978-1418015633
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Chemistry

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool!, May 19, 2009

By 

Charlz (Florida) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach (Paperback)

This book provides useful information and gives alot of examples. It's a good book to use especially if you have a weakness for Math

5.0 out of 5 stars Shara nursing student, January 24, 2012

By 

Shara - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach (Paperback)

This dosage math book was in excellent condition with just a few marks in it.I was able to use it for my calculations with ease.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Find and Great Help, August 1, 2010

By 

yellowbird - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach (Paperback)

For me this is the only book you need to learn for calculating med dosage in any medical field. Starts with a short review of ratio-proportion explanation and problems, as well the metric system review and percentage/decimal conversion problems. Book is full of application type problems and demonstrates solutions proceeding to sample problems and test questions. Solutions for problems is given at back of book. Demonstrates solutions and step by step procedure on how to arrive at the appropriate dosage when what is ordered is different from the supply on hand. IV solutions including how to calculate drops/min which will vary according to iv set used. An excellent resource for all.