Dosage Calculations

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Author: Gloria D. Pickar, RN, EdD
Edition: 008
Product Type: Book w/Multimedia (CD, DVD or Electronic)
ISBN 13: 9781418080471
ISBN 10: 1418080470
Copyright: 2008

Price: $177.95

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Description:

Master dosage calculations with the best-selling book! This market-leader from Gloria Pickar 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
  • New chapter on other calculation methods covers dimensional analysis and ratio-proportion, making this text a comprehensive resource for dosage calculations content
  • All new student practice software provides over 1,000 additional practice questions, as well as tutorials and animations to aid in comprehension of difficult concepts
  • Only approved Joint Commission 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
  • The original three-step method, (1) Convert, (2) Think, (3) Calculate trains the learner 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 ensure complete mastery of dosage calculations

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