Medical mathematics and dosage calculations for veterinary technicians

"This user-friendly guide to medical mathematics helps veterinary technician students develop the math skills required before going into the practice setting. Newly updated and presented in a large workbook format, Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Technicians, Third Edition covers a range of topics from math fundamentals to drug prescription and dosing information. Step-by-step instructions address calculating dosage, drip rates, concentrations, and other drug administration information. Coverage in this new edition has been expanded to include calculations of constant rate infusions, dilutions, and compounding, as well as anesthesia applications. This book will help any veterinary professional who needs to understand the basis for critical medical formulas and calculations. An accompanying website provides instructors with a full answer key and images from the book in PowerPoint. Covers math fundamentals, metric and non-metric conversions, doing and concentration, IV drug infusion, prescriptions, and doctors' orders ; Offers step-by-step instructions for performing calculations ; Newly expanded to include calculation of constant rate infusions, dilutions, compounding, and anesthesia applications ; Features a full answer key and images from the book in PowerPoint for instructors on a companion website. Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Technicians is an invaluable resource for veterinary technician students, veterinary technician educators, and practicing veterinary professionals who want to develop and sharpen their calculation abilities."-- back cover.