xvi, 480 pages : 27 cm

Includes indexes

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Ch. 1: Introduction and arithmetic pretest -- Ch. 2: Numerals and fractions -- Ch. 3: Decimal fractions and percents -- Ch. 4: Ratio and proportion -- Ch. 5: Temperature equivalents -- Ch. 6: The metric system -- Ch. 7: Household measures and apothecaries' measurements -- Ch. 8: Calculating adult dosages: Oral forms -- Ch. 9: Calculating adult dosages: Parenteral forms -- Ch. 10: Calculating children's dosages -- Ch. 11: Drug sources, standards, and dosages -- Ch. 12: Forms of drugs and how they act -- Ch. 13: The medication order -- Ch. 14: Basic principles for the administration of medications -- Ch. 15: Administration of nonparenteral medications -- Ch. 16: Parenteral equipment and supplies -- Ch. 17: Administration of parenteral medications -- Ch. 18: Drugs used to counteract infections -- Ch. 19: Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents -- Ch. 20: Antieoplastic agents -- Ch. 21: Vitamins and minerals -- Ch. 22: Psychotropic agents -- Ch. 23: Substance abuse -- Ch. 24: Medications used for circulatory system disorders -- Ch. 25: Medication that affect the respiratory system -- Ch. 26: Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders -- Ch. 27: Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders -- Ch. 28: Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders -- Ch. 29: Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders -- Ch. 30: Medications that affect the nervous system -- Ch. 31: Medications that affect the reproductive system

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