TY - BOOK AU - Wilson, Billie Ann. AU - Shannon, Margaret T. TI - Dosage calculation: a simplified approach SN - 083859297X PY - 1997/// CY - Stamford, Connecticut PB - Appleton & Lange KW - Drugs KW - Dosage problems KW - Nurses' instruction N1 - Includes index N2 - A step-by-step guide to mastering calculation equations and terminology with over 500 solved practice problems, which explain the logic and rationale for specific calculations. This book covers everything from drug label identification and common errors to the basic principles of complex drug calculations. Features include case studies which facilitate self assessment, coloured prescription labels providing quick recognition, syringe diagrams that identify proper dosage measurements, an interactive IBM computer disk for self-assessment, a handy bookmark and portable dosage calculation guide, and explanation of general fluid, blood and product replacement calculations, and plasma expanders in easy-to-understand terms ER -