Medications and Mathematics for the Nurse

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.

New edition of a text that discusses basic pharmacology and dosage calculations. Rice (RN, CMA-C) also includes information on drug administration techniques and drug therapy by body system, nursing interventions, and desired outcomes. Every drug description contains actions, uses, adverse effects, interactions, nursing considerations, and client teaching for modern practice. Chapters cover basic mathematics, calculations of doses and solutions, administration of medications, drugs and related substances, and effects of medications on body systems. Contains many b&w illustrations of drugs and procedures.

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Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C is a Medical Assisting Program Director for Coosa Valley Technical Institute. She has attended 17 annual AAMA conventions in Washington, D.C. where she met Mrs. Richard Nixon. She is involved in many activities, such as, American Vocational Association, Georgia Vocational Association, Health Occupations Education Association, American Association of Medical Assistants, and she is an Editorial Board Member.