This handy, introductory guide will enable nurses to perform drug calculations both confidently and competently, without putting the patient at risk. The text covers all the everyday calculations encountered by nurses on the wards, including units and equivalents, dosage calculations, percentages and concentrations, as well as moles, millimoles and I.V. calculations. The inclusion of worked examples, detailed explanations and graded exercises promote easy learning and makes this a very practical book to use.
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an essential review....I would recommend this book without hesitation and urge all those in the area of drug administration to digest it on a regular basis.
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978-0-340-60479-3 (9780340604793)
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Clinical Pharmacist, Houghton Le Spring, UK
Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, Houghton Le Spring, UK
Introduction
Pre-Test
Basics
Units and equivalents
Dosage calculations
Percentages and percentage concentration
Preparation of solutions
Moles and millimoles
Infusion rate calculations
Revision test
Appendices.