Medications and mathematics for the nurse / Jane Rice.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rice, Jane.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmacology.

Drugs--Administration.

Drugs.

Pharmaceutical arithmetic.

Nursing.

Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.

Nursing, Practical.

Medical Subjects:

Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage.

Nursing, Practical.

Pharmacology.

Physical Description:

xvi, 480 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Place of Publication:

Albany, NY : Delmar Thomson Learning, [2002]

Summary:

This 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. Safety of care provider and client during drug therapy is emphasized at all times.

Contents:

Section 1 Basic Mathematics 1

Chapter 1 Introduction and Arithmetic Pretest 3

Chapter 2 Numerals and Fractions 5

Arabic and Roman Numerals 6

Fractions 7

Relative Values of Fractions 8

Addition of Fractions 8

Subtraction of Fractions 9

The Process of Cancellation 11

Multiplication of Fractions 11

Division of Fractions 11

Chapter 3 Decimal Fractions and Percents 14

Reading and Writing Decimal Fractions 15

Expressing a Common Fraction as a Decimal Fraction 16

Expressing a Decimal Fraction as a Common Fraction 17

Addition of Decimals 17

Subtraction of Decimals 18

Multiplication of Decimals 18

Division of Decimals 19

Percentage 22

Determining Quantity If a Percent Is Given 23

Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion 25

Understanding Ratio 25

Understanding Proportion 26

Chapter 5 Temperature Equivalents 30

Mathematical Formulas to Convert Temperature 31

Using the Proportional Method to Convert Temperature 31

Section 2 Calculations Of Doses And Solutions 33

Chapter 6 The Metric System 35

The Language of the Metric System 36

Fundamental Units 36

Conversion 38

Calculating Dosage According to Kilogram of Body Weight 40

Chapter 7 Household Measures and Apothecaries' Measurements 42

Household Measures 43

Household Abbreviations and Equivalents 43

Proportional Method for Converting Household Measurements 44

Apothecaries' Measurements 45

Proportional Method for Converting Apothecaries' Equivalents 46

Chapter 8 Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral Forms 48

Calculating Oral Dosages Using the Proportional Method 49

Calculating Oral Dosages Using the Formula Method 50

Chapter 9 Calculating Adult Dosages: Parenteral Forms 52

Calculating Parenteral Dosages Using the Proportional Method 53

Calculating Parenteral Dosages Using the Formula Method 54

Medications Measured in Units 55

Insulin 55

How to Calculate Unit Dosages 56

Calculating Intravenous Drip Rate 57

Chapter 10 Calculating Children's Dosages 61

Guidelines for Administering Pediatric Medications 62

Calculating Dosage per Kilogram of Body Weight 62

Body Surface Area (BSA) 64

Section 3 Administration Of Medications 67

Chapter 11 Drug Sources, Standards, and Dosages 69

Drugs 70

Sources of Drugs 70

Drug Legislation 72

Drug References/Standards 73

Drug Dosage 76

Chapter 12 Forms of Drugs and How They Act 79

Forms of Drugs 80

Classification of Drugs/Therapeutic Action 84

Principal Actions of Drugs 84

Undersirable Actions of Drugs 87

Factors That Affect Drug Action 88

Loss of Drug Potency 88

Chapter 13 The Medication Order 90

Types of Medication Orders 91

Medication Record Forms 92

The Medication Label 94

Time Schedule for Routine Medicines 100

Chapter 14 Basic Principles for the Administration of Medications 103

The Nursing Process 104

Legal Implications 106

Standard Precautions 109

Safety Measures for Drug Administration 109

Safe Storage of Medications 112

Reactions to Medications 113

Medication Error 116

Chapter 15 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications 121

Oral Medications 122

Equipment and Supplies 122

Administration of Oral Medications 123

Administration of Ophthalmic Medications 128

Administration of Otic Medications 130

Administration of Nasal Medications 131

Administration of Rectal Medications 131

Special Delivery Medications 135

Administering Drugs by Inhalation 136

Administration of Oxygen 137

Methods of Oxygen Delivery 138

Oxygen Safety Precautions 139

Administering Drugs by Local Application 139

Chapter 16 Parenteral Equipment and Supplies 141

Parts of a Syringe 142

Classification of Syringes 143

Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings 144

Measuring Medication in a Syringe 146

Hypodermic Needles 148

Preparing Equipment and Supplies for an Injection 151

Chapter 17 Administration of Parenteral Medications 166

Advantages of the Parenteral Route 167

Disadvantages of the Parenteral Route 167

Preparing the Client for an Injection 167

Client Assessment 168

Site Selection 168

Marking the Correct Site for Intramuscular Injection 170

Basic Guidelines for the Administration of Injections 173

Special Considerations for the Administration of Insulin and Heparin 180

Injection Log 182

Section 4 Drugs And Related Substances 183

Chapter 18 Drugs Used to Counteract Infections 185

Deadly Infections 187

Treatment of Infectious Diseases 188

Major Antibiotic Groupings 191

Macrolides 199

Quinolones 202

Monobactams 202

Oxazolidinones 203

Streptogramins 203

Miscellaneous Antibiotics 204

Anthelmintics 205

Antiprotozoal Agents 206

Antiseptics and Disinfectants 208

Chapter 19 Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents 211

Antifungal Agents 212

Antiviral Agents 214

Antiretroviral Agents 218

Immunization 220

Chapter 20 Antineoplastic Agents 234

Chemotherapy with Antineoplastic Agents 235

Care of Chemotherapy Clients 236

Classification of Antineoplastic Agents 238

Combination Chemotherapy 242

Other Forms of Treatment for Cancer 243

Chapter 21 Vitamins and Minerals 245

The Food Guide Pyramid 246

Antioxidants 247

Phytochemicals 247

Vitamins 248

Minerals 248

Chapter 22 Psychotropic Agents 256

Antianxiety Agents 257

Antidepressant Agents 259

Antimanic Agent(s) 266

Antipsychotic Agents 267

Chapter 23 Substance Abuse 273

Substances Being Abused 274

Recognizing Substance Abuse 282

Substance Abuse in the Workplace 282

Services Available 282

Section 5 Effects of Medications on Body Systems 285

Chapter 24 Medications Used for Circulatory System Disorders 287

Women and Heart Disease 289

Drugs That Affect the Heart 290

Vasopressors and Vasodilators 294

Antihypertensive Agents 297

Drugs That Affect the Blood 299

Antianemic Agents Used in Treating Megaloblastic Anemias 305

Antihyperlipidemic Agents 307

Chapter 25 Medications That Affect the Respiratory System 312

Antihistamines 314

Decongestants 314

Antitussives 317

Expectorants and Mucolytics 318

Bronchodilators 319

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Blockers) 322

Anticholinergic Agents 323

Glucocorticoids 323

Cromolyn Sodium 325

Tuberculosis 325

Chapter 26 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders 331

Antiulcer Agents 332

Ulcers and Helicobacter pylori Bacteria 337

Laxatives 338

Antidiarrheal Agents 340

Antiemetics 341

Emetics 341

Chapter 27 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders 345

Diuretics 346

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Cystitis 351

Urinary Tract Antibacterials 352

Urinary Tract Antiseptics 354

Miscellaneous Agents 355

Web Activity 358

Chapter 28 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders 359

The Pituitary 360

The Thyroid 361

The Parathyroids 363

The Adrenals 363

The Islets of Langerhans 364

Chapter 29 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders 374

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 375

Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) 380

COX-2 Inhibitors 382

Antitumor Necrosis Factor Drugs 383

Agents Used to Treat Gout 383

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 384

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 385

Skeletal Muscle Stimulants 386

Chapter 30 Medications That Affect the Nervous System 389

Pain 390

Analgesics 392

Analgesic-Antipyretics 395

Sedatives and Hypnotics 396

Antiparkinsonian Drugs 398

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) 401

Anticonvulsants 402

Anesthetics 405

Ophthalmic Drugs 405

Drugs Used in Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and Vomiting 407

Chapter 31 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System 409

Female Hormones 410

Hormone Replacement Therapy 415

Oral Contraceptives 416

Male Hormones 418

Drugs Used During Labor and Delivery 421.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0766830802

OCLC:

47183443