Table of Contents

Unit 1 Basic Mathematics Review and Refresher 1 Preassessment Test: Mathematics Skills Review 2 Common Fractions 3 Decimals 4 Percent, Ratio, and Proportion End of Unit 1 Review Unit 2 Measurement Systems 5 The Metric System 6 The Apothecary System and Household Measurements 7 Approximate Equivalents and System Conversions Unit 3 Dosage Calculations 8 Medication Labels 9 Oral Dosage Calculations 10 Parenteral Dosage Calculations 11 Intravenous Therapies 12 Intravenous Therapies: Critical-Care Applications 13 Insulin 14 Heparin Preparation and Dosage Calculations 15 Pediatric Dosage Calculations and Intravenous Therapy 16 Solutions End of Unit 3 Review Answers Appendices A. Roman Numerals B. Rounding Off Decimals C. Abbreviations and Symbols for Drug Preparation and Administration D. Intradermal Injections E. Subcutaneous Injections F. Intramuscular Injections G Z-Track Injections H. Pediatric Intramuscular Injections I. Nursing Concerns for Pediatric Drug Administration J. Nursing Considerations for Critical Care Drug Administration K. Nursing Concerns for Geriatric Drug Administration L. Needleless Intravenous System M. Temperature Conversions: Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales Index