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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-100763746835

ISBN-139780763746834

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Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameParamedic: Calculations for Medication Administration

SubjectBiostatistics, Emergency Medicine

Publication Year2008

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid S. Pomerantz, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Aaos) Staff, Mithriel Salmon

Subject AreaMedical

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight20 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width5.9 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentChapter 1: The Language of Math: Fractions, Percentages, and Decimals Chapter 2: Back to the Basics: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Chapter 3: Using the Number 1 With Fractions Chapter 4: Fun With Fractions Chapter 5: Ratios and Proportions: Finding the Missing Piece Chapter 6: Rate-Dependent Calculations Chapter 7: Weight-Based Calculations Chapter 8: Practice Problems Appendix A: Conversion Factors, Abbreviations, and Useful Formulas Appendix B: Collected Hints and Notes Appendix C: Answer Key Glossary Index

Synopsis"I love math " "I hate math " Whether you're a math aficionado or someone who cringes at calculations, Paramedic: Calculations for Medication Administration will make you a master of paramedic math. This textbook teaches the basic principles of mathematics and applies these principles to cases that paramedics face on the job. Chapters cover math rules and principles; fractions, decimals, and percentages; ratios, proportions, and conversion factors; and rate-dependent and weight-based calculations. Practice problems are scattered throughout the chapters; students practice as they go. Every chapter highlights how paramedics can make use of the math knowledge that they already have in order to solve more complicated problems. Chapters begin with the simple and obvious, and progress to the level used in the field. Practice makes perfect--this text has over 700 practice problems In addition to the in-chapter practice, chapters conclude with more problems. Complete answers to every problem, including explanations, are provided in the answer key. Every step is included, making it easy to follow how an answer was reached., "I love math!" "I hate math!" Whether you're a math aficionado or someone who cringes at calculations, Paramedic: Calculations for Medication Administration will make you a master of paramedic math. This textbook teaches the basic principles of mathematics and applies these principles to cases that paramedics face on the job. Chapters cover math rules and principles; fractions, decimals, and percentages; ratios, proportions, and conversion factors; and rate-dependent and weight-based calculations. Practice problems are scattered throughout the chapters; students practice as they go. Every chapter highlights how paramedics can make use of the math knowledge that they already have in order to solve more complicated problems. Chapters begin with the simple and obvious, and progress to the level used in the field. Practice makes perfect--this text has over 700 practice problems! In addition to the in-chapter practice, chapters conclude with more problems. Complete answers to every problem, including explanations, are provided in the answer key. Every step is included, making it easy to follow how an answer was reached. Part of the AAOS Paramedic Series; covers all the DOT objectives related to calculations for medication administration and can be used in prerequisite or co-requisite paramedic math courses. (c) 2009 224 pages, "I love math!" "I hate math!" Whether you're a math aficionado or someone who cringes at calculations, Paramedic: Calculations for Medication Administration will make you a master of paramedic math. This textbook teaches the basic principles of mathematics and applies these principles to cases that paramedics face on the job. Chapters cover math rules and principles; fractions, decimals, and percentages; ratios, proportions, and conversion factors; and rate-dependent and weight-based calculations. Practice problems are scattered throughout the chapters; students practice as they go. Every chapter highlights how paramedics can make use of the math knowledge that they already have in order to solve more complicated problems. Chapters begin with the simple and obvious, and progress to the level used in the field. Practice makes perfect--this text has over 700 practice problems! In addition to the in-chapter practice, chapters conclude with more problems. Complete answers to every problem, including explanations, are provided in the answer key. Every step is included, making it easy to follow how an answer was reached. Part of the AAOS Paramedic Series; covers all the DOT objectives related to calculations for medication administration and can be used in prerequisite or co-requisite paramedic math courses. © 2009 224 pages, Clear, unintimidating writing style, taking the fear out of a difficult subject Word problems relating to the paramedic's day-to-day work Space allotted for students to work out practice problems within chapters Specific information on drugs used i

LC Classification NumberR853.M3S23 2008