Curren's Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions 11th edition

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Anna M. Curren and Margaret H. Witt
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction of Decimals
    • Problems 1.1: Relative Value of Decimals
    • Problems 1.2: Relative Value of Decimals
    • Problems 1.3: Relative Value of Decimals
    • Problems 1.4: Relative Value of Decimals
    • Problems 1.5: Relative Value of Decimals
    • Problems 1.6: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
    • 1: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 2: Multiplication and Division of Decimals
    • Problems 2.1: Multiplication of Decimals
    • Problems 2.2: Elimination of Decimal Points
    • Problems 2.3: Reduction of Fractions
    • Problems 2.4: Reduction of Numbers Ending in Zero
    • Problems 2.5: Expressing to the Nearest Tenth
    • Problems 2.6: Expressing to the Nearest Hundredth
    • 2: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 3: Solving Common Fraction Equations
    • Problems 3.1: Whole-Number Equations
    • Problems 3.2: Decimal Fraction Equations
    • Problems 3.3: Multiple-Number Equations
    • 3: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 4: Metric/International (SI) System
    • Problems 4.1: Basic Units of the Metric/SI System
    • Problems 4.2: Metric/SI Prefixes and Abbreviations
    • Problems 4.3: Metric/SI Notation Rules
    • Problems 4.4: Conversion Between Metric/SI Units
    • Problems 4.5: Conversion Between Metric/SI Units
    • Problems 4.6: Conversion Between Metric/SI Units
    • 4: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 5: Unit, Percentage, Milliequivalent, Ratio, and Household Measures
    • Problems 5.1: International Units (units)
    • Problems 5.2: Milliequivalent (mEq) Measures
    • Problems 5.3: Ratio Measures
    • 5: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 6: Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 6.1: Tablet and Capsule Labels
    • Problems 6.2: Tablet and Capsule Labels
    • Problems 6.3: Tablet/Capsule Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 6.4: Tablet/Capsule Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 6.5: Tablet/Capsule Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 6.6: Tablet/Capsule Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 6.7: Oral Solution Labels
    • Problems 6.8: Oral Solution Labels
    • Problems 6.9: Oral Solution Labels
    • 6: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 7: Safe Medication Administration
    • Problems 7.1: Medication Administration Records
    • Problems 7.2: Medication Administration Records
    • 7: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 8: Hypodermic Syringe Measurement
    • Problems 8.1: Standard 3 mL Syringe
    • Problems 8.2: Standard 3 mL Syringe
    • Problems 8.3: Standard 3 mL Syringe
    • Problems 8.4: Standard 3 mL Syringe
    • Problems 8.5: Tuberculin (TB) Syringe
    • Problems 8.6: Tuberculin (TB) Syringe
    • Problems 8.7: 5 and 10 mL Syringes
    • Problems 8.8: 5 and 10 mL Syringes
    • Problems 8.9: 20 mL and Larger Syringes
    • Problems 8.10: 20 mL and Larger Syringes
    • 8: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 9: Parenteral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation
    • Problems 9.1: Reading Metric/SI Solution Labels
    • Problems 9.2: Reading Metric/SI Solution Labels
    • Problems 9.3: Percent (%) and Ratio Solution Labels
    • Problems 9.4: Percent (%) and Ratio Solution Labels
    • Problems 9.5: Percent (%) and Ratio Solution Labels
    • Problems 9.6: Solutions Measured in International Units
    • Problems 9.7: Solutions Measured as Milliequivalents (mEq)
    • 9: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 10: Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs
    • Problems 10.1: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.2: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.3: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.4: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.5: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.6: Reconstitution of a Single-Strength Solution
    • Problems 10.7: Reconstitution from Package Insert Directions
    • Problems 10.8: Reconstitution of Multiple-Strength Solutions
    • Problems 10.9: Reconstitution of Multiple-Strength Solutions
    • 10: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 11: Measuring Insulin Dosages
    • Problems 11.1: Types of Insulin; Insulin Vial and Insulin Injection Pen Label Identification
    • Problems 11.2: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.3: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.4: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.5: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.6: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.7: Insulin Syringes
    • Problems 11.8: Insulin Injection Sites and Techniques
    • 11: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 12: Ratio and Proportion
    • Problems 12.1: Ratios
    • Problems 12.2: Ratio and Proportion Expressed Using Common Fractions
    • Problems 12.3: Dosage Calculation Using Ratio and Proportion Expressed as Common Fractions
    • Problems 12.4: Ratio and Proportion Expressed Using Colons
    • Problems 12.5: Dosage Calculation Using Ratio and Proportion Expressed with Colons
    • Problems 12.6: Calculations when Dosages are in Different Units of Measure
    • 12: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 13: Dimensional Analysis/Units Conversion
    • Problems 13.1: Clinical Ratios; The Basic DA Equation
    • Problems 13.2: Equations Requiring Metric Conversions
    • 13: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 14: Formula Method
    • Problems 14.1: Basic Formula
    • Problems 14.2: Use with Metric Conversions
    • Problems 14.3: Use with Units and mEq Calculations
    • 14: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 15: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Weight
    • Problems 15.1: Converting lb to kg
    • Problems 15.2: Converting kg to lb
    • Problems 15.3: Calculating Dosages from Drug Label Information
    • Problems 15.4: Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature
    • Problems 15.5: Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature
    • Problems 15.6: Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature
    • Problems 15.7: Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature
    • Problems 15.8: Calculating Dosages from Drug Literature
    • 15: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 16: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
    • Problems 16.1: Calculating BSA from kg and cm
    • Problems 16.2: Calculating BSA from lb and in
    • Problems 16.3: Dosage Calculation Based on BSA
    • Problems 16.4: Assessing Orders Based on BSA
    • Problems 16.5: Assessing Orders Based on BSA
    • Problems 16.6: Assessing Orders Based on BSA
    • Problems 16.7: Assessing Orders Based on BSA
    • 16: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 17: Introduction to IV Therapy
    • Problems 17.1: Primary Line, Secondary Line, Volume-Controlled Burettes, and Indwelling Infusion Ports/Intermittent Locks
    • Problems 17.2: Volumetric Pumps, Syringe Pumps, and Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Devices
    • Problems 17.3: Introduction to IV Fluids
    • 17: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 18: IV Flow Rate Calculation
    • Problems 18.1: IV Tubing Calibration
    • Problems 18.2: Using Ratio and Proportion to Calculate gtt/min Flow Rates
    • Problems 18.3: Using Dimensional Analysis to Calculate gtt/min Flow Rates
    • Problems 18.4: Formula and Division Factor Methods of Flow Rate Calculation
    • Problems 18.5: Formula and Division Factor Methods of Flow Rate Calculation
    • Problems 18.6: Division Factor Method
    • Problems 18.7: Division Factor Method
    • Problems 18.8: Division Factor Method
    • Problems 18.9: Regulating Flow Rate
    • Problems 18.10: Regulating Flow Rate
    • Problems 18.11: Correcting Off-Schedule Rates
    • 18: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 19: Calculating IV Infusion and Completion Times
    • Problems 19.1: Calculating Infusion Time from mL/hr Ordered
    • Problems 19.2: Calculating Infusion Completion Times and International/Military Time Calculations
    • Problems 19.3: Standard Time Calculations
    • Problems 19.4: Labeling Solution Bags with Infusion and Completion Times
    • 19: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 20: IV Medication and Titration Calculations
    • Problems 20.1: Using Ratio and Proportion to Calculate mL/hr Rate for Dosage Ordered
    • Problems 20.2: Using Ratio and Proportion to Calculate mL/hr Rate for Dosage Per kg Ordered
    • Problems 20.3: Using Ratio and Proportion to Calculate Infusion Titrations
    • Problems 20.4: Using Dimensional Analysis to Calculate mL/hr Rate for Dosage Ordered
    • Problems 20.5: Using Dimensional Analysis to Calculate mL/hr Rate for Dosage Per kg Ordered
    • Problems 20.6: Using Dimensional Analysis to Calculate mL/hr Rate for Dosage Per kg Ordered
    • Problems 20.7: Using Dimensional Analysis to Calculate Infusion Titrations
    • 20: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 21: Heparin Infusion Calculations
    • Problems 21.1: Heparin IV and Vial Labels
    • Problems 21.2: Calculating mL/hr IV Flow Rate from units/hr Ordered
    • Problems 21.3: Calculating units/hr Infusing from mL/hr Flow Rate
    • 21: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 22: Pediatric Oral Parenteral Medications
    • 22: Oral Medications
    • 22: Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Medications
    • 22: Summary Self-Test

  • Chapter 23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
    • Problems 23.1: Medication Administration via Burette
    • Problems 23.2: Comparing IV Dosages Ordered with Average Dosages
    • 23: Summary Self-Test

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Chapter 1: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction of Decimals
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Chapter 2: Multiplication and Division of Decimals
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Chapter 3: Solving Common Fraction Equations
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Chapter 4: Metric/International (SI) System
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Chapter 5: Unit, Percentage, Milliequivalent, Ratio, and Household Measures
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Chapter 6: Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation
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Chapter 7: Safe Medication Administration
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Chapter 8: Hypodermic Syringe Measurement
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Chapter 9: Parenteral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation
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Chapter 10: Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs
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Chapter 11: Measuring Insulin Dosages
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Chapter 12: Ratio and Proportion
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Chapter 13: Dimensional Analysis/Units Conversion
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Chapter 14: Formula Method
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Chapter 15: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Weight
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Chapter 16: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
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Chapter 17: Introduction to IV Therapy
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Chapter 18: IV Flow Rate Calculation
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Chapter 19: Calculating IV Infusion and Completion Times
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Chapter 20: IV Medication and Titration Calculations
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Chapter 21: Heparin Infusion Calculations
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Chapter 22: Pediatric Oral Parenteral Medications
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Chapter 23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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