Dosage Calculations, A Ratio-Proportion Approach

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Author: Gloria D. Pickar, RN, EdD; Amy Pickar Abernethy, MD
Edition: 003
Product Type: Book w/Multimedia (CD, DVD or Electronic)
ISBN 13: 9781435454101
ISBN 10: 1435454103
Copyright: 2011

Price: $177.95

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Description:

Now in its third edition, this market-leading resource retains the core strengths that made previous editions so successful, while providing the most up-to-date coverage of the science of conducting dosage calculations using a ratio-proportion approach! With a comprehensive math review, full-color drug labels, and critical thinking assessments, DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: A RATIO-PROPORTION APPROACH, third edition contains all of the trusted tools needed to show readers how to significantly reduce errors and increase their confidence in dosage calculation. The book carefully examines both basic and advanced calculations, including intravenous medications and those specific to the pediatric patient. It has been revised to reflect the most current drugs and protocol, as well as the newest regulations on medication abbreviations, new medication administration technologies, and safe medication practices, all in an effort to make this a solid resource and reference for anyone in, or entering the field.

Features:

  • Includes an all-new chapter on alternate calculation methods (formula and dimensional analysis).
  • Highlights the newest regulations on medication abbreviations, new medication administration technologies, and safe medication practices.
  • Includes an engaging new Student Practice Software CD-ROM which offers tutorials, interactive label and syringe exercises, and hundreds of questions with solutions.
  • Offers an all-new solutions manual, available to instructors, which gives answers and solutions to every problem in the text.
  • Includes new online courseware partners such as an online companion and webtutor courses, which contain additional problems, interactive exercises, an audio glossary, and more.
  • Simulates a clinical environment through the use of real drug labels and life-size syringes, preparing readers for work in the field.
  • Builds reader confidence with the original three-step method of Convert, Think, Calculate, training them to approach calculations logically, and with a reduced risk of medication errors.
  • Develops critical thinking skills through real-world clinical scenarios that demonstrate the importance of safe medication administration.
  • Facilitates mastery of dosage calculations with valuable, hands-on tools, including hundreds of examples, practice problems, review sets and self tests.
  • Ensures safe and current use of standardized terminology by including only approved TJC and ISMP abbreviations.

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