Dosage Calculations, A Ratio-Proportion Approach

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Author: Gloria D. Pickar, RN, EdD
Edition: 002
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781418015633
ISBN 10: 1418015636
Copyright: 2007

Price: $99.95

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Master dosage calculations with the ratio-proportion version of the best-selling book from Gloria D. Pickar! Dosage Calculations: A Ratio-Proportion Approach 2e builds upon core strengths that made Dosage Calculations a market leader. This trusted book includes a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments. Basic and advanced calculations are thoroughly covered, including intravenous and those specific to the pediatric patient.

Features:

  • New chapter 9: Preventing Medication Errors highlights the newest regulations on medication abbreviations, new medication administration technologies, and safe medication practices
  • Only approved JCAHO and ISMP abbreviations are included, to ensure safe and current use of standardized terminology
  • Real drug labels and life-size syringes bring the content to life and simulate a clinical environment for the user
  • The original three-step method, (1) Convert, (2) Think, (3) Calculate, trains the user to approach calculations logically, increasing confidence and reducing medication errors
  • Critical Thinking Skills can be developed through real-world clinical scenarios that demonstrate the importance of safe medication administration
  • Hundreds of examples, practice problems, review sets and self tests ensures complete mastery of dosage calculations

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