The Nurse, The Math, The Meds
Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis
2nd Edition
Published on 21. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
616 pages
978-0-323-06904-5 (ISBN)
Description
Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors! "The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 2nd Edition" helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use the dimensional analysis method. It shows how to analyze practice problems, find the reasonable answer, and then evaluate it. But first, it lets you refresh your math skills with a review of essential math. Written by noted nursing educator Joyce Mulholland, this book offers over 1,400 questions for plenty of practice in mastering math concepts and learning dosage calculations.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
775 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-06904-5 (9780323069045)
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Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis
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Content
Part I: Essential Math for Medication Calculations Essential Math Assessment 1. Essential Math Review 2. Dimensional Analysis Calculations Part II: Modern Metric System and Medication Calculations 3. Measurement Units and Conversions for Medications 4. Patient Records, Medication Orders and Labels 5. Solid and Liquid Oral Dose Calculations Part III: Reconstituted Medications 6. Syringe Measurements 7. Reconstitution of Powders and Liquids Part IV: IV Parenteral Medication Calculations 8. Injectable Medication Calculations 9. Basic Intravenous Calculations 10. Advanced Intravenous Calculations Part V: Oral and Injectable Hormone Calculations 11. Antidiabetic Agents 12. Anticoagulant Agents Part VI: Medications for Infants and Children 13. Pediatric Medication Calculations Multiple-Choice Review Comprehensive Written Final