Table of Contents

Forewords

Preface

1. Calculations Involving Fractions

2. Decimals and Percentages

3. Scientific Notation

4. Ratio and Proportion

5. Dimensional Analysis

6. Clinical Applications of Basic Principles

7. Measurement Systems

8. Oral Medication

9. Parenteral Medication

10. Clinical Problems Using Dosage Calculations

11. Solutions

12. Clinical Problems Using Solutions

13. Intravenous Fluids

14. Constant Rate Infusions

15. Dilutions

16. Clinical Problems Using Dilutions

17. Anaesthetic and Nutritional Calculations

18. Statistics and Quality Control

Index

About the Author

Margi Sirois is certified as both a veterinary technician & laboratory animal technician and has over 25 years of experience as a veterinary technician educator in both traditional and distance education programs. She is a past-president of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators and the Kansas Veterinary Technician Association and co-founder and current president of the Academy of Veterinary Technician Specialists in Education

Reviews

"This is a head-banging subject, which many try to steer clear of, made easy and fun - I wish there had been a book published of this kind when I was undergoing my veterinary nursing training. Every veterinary practice should have this affordable, easy-to-read book in its library, and it is a must for training practices. The foreword hits home the importance of mathematics in the veterinary world. The 18 chapters are easily readable, with step-by-step instructions, and well-illustrated with relevant photographs and diagrams... Each chapter starts with an introduction, learning objectives and a calcualtion example. Once the reader has grasped the theory, he or she can then practise the calculations. Calculation errors commonly made in practice are highlighted and explained in plain terms, enabling readers to improve their practical skills. Chapters 8 and 18 are important chapters for student animal nursing assistants (ANAs). Chapter 8 covers calculations for oral medications, which may help with the written exams, while chapter 18 covers mean, median and mode averages, which may assist with the client survey case log." Melissa Mantle VN, Veterinary Nursing, December 2004