Download or read book Drug Calculations E Book written by Meta Brown and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively covering the ratio and proportion method, Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 10th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. This text addresses the current issue of patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations — and with features such as new Clinical Relevance boxes and Clinical Alerts that call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. You will get extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX Exam through the text’s calculation problems, critical thinking exercises, worksheets, and assessment tests. Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations. Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique Proof step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution. Patient Safety chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms. Multiple-choice Worksheets within each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX examination. Critical thinking exercises aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors. Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting. Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation. Worksheets follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations. NEW! Vocabulary section at the beginning of each chapter provides you with a convenient reference to definitions of terms used throughout the chapter. NEW! Clinical Relevance boxes integrate medication–related clinical practice concepts, such as: nursing practice, high-risk medications, safety issues, and common administration errors.

Download or read book Clinical Nursing Calculations written by Susan Sienkiewicz and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2024-02-15 with total page 1511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Nursing Calculations, Third Edition is an essential text for teaching dosage calculation to undergraduate nursing students. The text employs the CASE approach, which is a step-by-step method for performing dosage calculations. The author team draws from extensive experience across the continuum of care to bring readers a truly informative and dynamic resource. Clinical Nursing Calculations has been expertly organized into four sections for easy navigation: Mathematics Overview, Principles of Medication Administration, Basic Dosage and Intravenous Calculations, and Advanced Calculations. In addition to clinical calculation coverage, the text also features expanded content on nutrition, insulin pencalculations, and the legal implications of medication administration. The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice guidelines regarding safe medication administration are also featured.

Download or read book Brown and Mulholland s Drug Calculations E Book written by Ann Tritak-Elmiger and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trust this market leading ratio and proportion text ! Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 11th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. Two new authors, Ann Tritak, EdD, RN and Margaret Daingerfield, bring a fresh perspective and years of expertise to the 11th edition of this text. The book continues to promote critical and logical thinking, and patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations. Additionally, worksheets, assessment tests, Clinical Relevance boxes, and Clinical Alerts call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors – providing you with extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX® and beyond. UPDATED! Safe Medication Administration chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician’s order forms UPDATED! Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide a realistic representation of medication administration UPDATED! Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation. Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations. Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique Proof step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution. Patient Safety chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and General Worksheets follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations. Multiple-choice Worksheets within each chapter help you to prepare for the NCLEX® examination. Critical thinking exercises aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors. Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting.

Download or read book Calculation Skills and Medicine Management Skillsfor Nurses written by Claire Boyd and published by Student Survival Skills. This book was released on 2022-01-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nurses Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills written by Katherine Rogers and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book is a must have for the nursing student and practicing nurse to assist with medication management.” Fiona Timmins, Professor of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Head of School, University College Dublin, Ireland “I would highly recommend this book as a structured, systematic way to improve confidence and competence in essential calculation skills for all nursing students!” Charlotte Davies, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, UK “This book should be a fundamental part of any reading list for all future students to build knowledge and confidence with Nursing calculations." Helen Noonan, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Hull, UK Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills, 2nd Edition is designed to help your overcome your fears and strengthen your calculation skills for clinical practice. With 500 brand new test yourself questions, this new text can be used in isolation or to complement the first edition of Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills to boost your understanding of key calculation skills. In this edition you will find: - 4 diagnostic tests designed to help you identify areas of concern - Case studies to look at scenarios that require multiple calculations - 16 chapters on basic calculation skills and common calculation processes - Up to date content aligning with NMC requirements and guidelines for nurse training Split into handy sub-sections and with an easy-to-use conversion table, the book has clear step by step guides and worked examples to help you gain the confidence to master more complex processes. Written by lecturers from the UK’s leading nursing schools and aligning with NMC guidelines; this is the ideal revision tool to help you improve your results and tackle calculations with confidence! Katherine M. A. Rogers is a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast, UK. William N. Scott is a senior lecturer and Researcher in Biomedicine at Atlantic Technological University, Ireland.

Download or read book Drug Calculations written by Meta Brown, RN, Med and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively covering the ratio and proportion method, Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 10th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. This text addresses the current issue of patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations - and with features such as new Clinical Relevance boxes and Clinical Alerts that call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. You will get extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX Exam through the text's calculation problems, critical thinking exercises, worksheets, and assessment tests. Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations. Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique Proof step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution. Patient Safety chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms. Multiple-choice Worksheets within each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX examination. Critical thinking exercises aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors. Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting. Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation. Worksheets follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations. NEW! Vocabulary section at the beginning of each chapter provides you with a convenient reference to definitions of terms used throughout the chapter. NEW! Clinical Relevance boxes integrate medication-related clinical practice concepts, such as: nursing practice, high-risk medications, safety issues, and common administration errors.

Download or read book Calculation Skills Medicine Management Skills Clinical Skills for Nurses written by Claire Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This print pack contains Calculation Skills for Nurses + Medicine Management Skills for Nurses + Clinical Skills for Nurses.

Download or read book Nursing Calculations E Book written by John D. Gatford and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth edition, Nursing Calculations comes with a quick-reference card fits in the pocket to remind readers of essential formulae and AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES. Over 200,000 copies sold since publication! Initial self-testing chapter allows readers to identify and address areas of difficulty before moving onto practical examples ‘Important Boxes’ highlight potential pitfalls for the reader Special section on paediatrics covers medication calculations relating to body weight and body surface area Contains glossary and useful abbreviations Brings together basic math skills and clinical examples to prepare readers for real life drug calculations Quick-reference card fits in the pocket and remind readers of essential formulae Questions have been revised and updated when necessary to reflect current practice New material includes the use of medication charts in questions that involve medication labels Additional worked examples facilitate understanding of the 24-hour clock Contains a new revision chapter to help consolidate learning NOW COMES WITH AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES!

Download or read book Medical Dosage Calculations written by June L. Olsen Emeritus, RN, MS and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in medical dosage calculation in departments of nursing, pharmacy, pre-med, pre-dental, and other health disciplines; and for courses covering dosage calculation in other programs, such as pharmacology, pediatrics and critical care. The complete and user-friendly guide to safe drug dosage calculation Fully revised for current practices and medication, Medical Dosage Calculations remains the field’s most complete, user-friendly and accessible drug calculation text and workbook. Using the dimensional analysis format it pioneered, students begin with simple arithmetic, progressing to the most complex drug calculations. As they develop mathematical skills for accurate dosage calculations, they also gain a thorough professional understanding of safe drug administration. Compared with competitors, our text contains deeper, more realistic problems, incorporating actual dosages and requiring real critical thinking.

Download or read book Drug Calculations written by Ann Tritak and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trust this market leading ratio and proportion text! Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 11th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. Two new authors, Ann Tritak, EdD, RN and Margaret Daingerfield, bring a fresh perspective and years of expertise to the 11th edition of this text. The book continues to promote critical and logical thinking, and patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations. Additionally, worksheets, assessment tests, Clinical Relevance boxes, and Clinical Alerts?call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors - providing you with extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX® and beyond. UPDATED! Safe Medication Administration chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms UPDATED! Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide a realistic representation of medication administration UPDATED! Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation. Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations. Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique Proof step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution. Patient Safety chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms. General Worksheets?follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations. Multiple-choice Worksheets?within each chapter help you to prepare for the NCLEX® examination. Critical thinking exercises aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors.

Download or read book Brown and Mulholland s Drug Calculations written by Ann Tritak, EdD, RN and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trust this market-leading ratio and proportion text that's known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that allows you to double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. This edition continues to promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages. Helpful worksheets, assessment tests, and Clinical Alerts?call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors - giving you extensive hands-on practice for the Next Generation NCLEX® and beyond. More than 1,100 ratio and proportion problems offer the extensive practice you need to become proficient in this method of drug calculation. Step-by-step format for each problem?includes a unique?"proof"?step in the answer key to ensure you understand the solution. End-of-chapter practice tools include general worksheets, multiple-choice worksheets, critical thinking exercises, chapter finals, and a chapter answer key. Safe Medication Administration chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and provider order forms. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors. Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide a realistic representation of medication administration. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions in select chapters include answer keys with rationales for correct answers. NEW! Coverage incorporates the 2020 Hospital National Patient Safety Goals of identifying patients correctly, using medications safely, and preventing infection. UPDATED! The latest drug information throughout reflects current practice. UPDATED! Vocabulary definitions feature the most current terms and advances in drug administration.

Download or read book Brown and Mulholland s Drug Calculations Binder Ready written by Ann Tritak and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Binder-Ready Edition: This loose-leaf copy of the full text is a convenient, accessible, and customizable alternative to the bound book. With this binder-ready edition, you can personalize the text to match your unique study needs! Trust this market leading ratio and proportion text! Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 11th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. Two new authors, Ann Tritak, EdD, RN and Margaret Daingerfield, bring a fresh perspective and years of expertise to the 11th edition of this text. The book continues to promote critical and logical thinking, and patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations. Additionally, worksheets, assessment tests, Clinical Relevance boxes, and Clinical Alerts call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors - providing you with extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX® and beyond. UPDATED! Safe Medication Administration chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms UPDATED! Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide a realistic representation of medication administration UPDATED! Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation. Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations. Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique Proof step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution. Patient Safety chapter helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and General Worksheets follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations. Multiple-choice Worksheets within each chapter help you to prepare for the NCLEX® examination. Critical thinking exercises aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice. Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors. Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting.

Download or read book Navigate 2 Advantage Access for Clinical Nursing Calculations written by Professor Community College of Rhode Island Lincoln Rhode Island Susan Sienkiewicz and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigate 2 Advantage Access For Clinical Nursing Calculations Is A Digital-Only Access Code That Unlocks A Comprehensive And Interactive Ebook, Student Practice Activities And Assessments, A Full Suite Of Instructor Resources, And Learning Analytics Reporting Tools. About The Text: Clinical Nursing Calculations Is An Essential Text For Teaching Dosage Calculation To Undergraduate Nursing Students. The Text Employs The CASE Approach, Which Is A Step-By-Step Method For Performing Dosage Calculations. The Author Team Draws From Extensive Experience Across The Continuum Of Care To Bring Readers A Truly Informative And Dynamic Resource. Clinical Nursing Calculations Has Been Expertly Organized Into Four Sections For Easy Navigation: Mathematics Overview, Principles Of Medication Administration, Basic Dosage And Intravenous Calculations, And Advanced Calculations. In Addition To Clinical Calculation Coverage, The Text Also Features Expanded Content On Nutrition, Insulin Pencalculations, And The Legal Implications Of Medication Administration. The Joint Commission And The Institute For Safe Medication Practice Guidelines Regarding Safe Medication Administration Are Also Featured. To Facilitate Learning, Students Will Find Examples In Both Electronic Medication Administration Record (Emar) And Electronic Health Record Format. This Text Can Be Used As A Primary Text For A Dosage Calculations Course Or As A Supplemental Text Within A Nursing Program Or Pharmacology Course. With Navigate 2, Technology And Content Combine To Expand The Reach Of Your Classroom. Whether You Teach An Online, Hybrid, Or Traditional Classroom-Based Course, Navigate 2 Delivers Unbeatable Value. Experience Navigate 2 Today At Www.Jblnavigate.Com/2

Download or read book Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions written by Carmen Adams and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions is a complete online drug calculations course that helps users apply and practice their calculation skills. Suitable for all types of drug calculations courses, it incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities provide an engaging and interactive course experience. The course consists of three comprehensive modules: Module 1: Math Introduction and Overview; Module 2: Medication Administration; and Module 3: Critical Care. Each module includes practice problems to promote active learning and quizzes that evaluate comprehension. Includes the four drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis) to expose the user to key calculation methods so they can apply the method which works best for them. Provides comprehensive coverage of calculations used in specialty areas such as critical care, pediatrics, oncology, PICU, NICU, coronary care, and neurologic care. Modules are organized by topic sections that include an overview, objectives, what you need to know, example problems, practice problems, and one or more quizzes. Follows abbreviation and dose designation recommendations from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). Many of the math practice problems include a tutorial button for each of the four drug calculation methods that provides a step-by-step tutorial to solving the problem in the chosen method. Animations demonstrate various concepts related to drug calculation and administration, with some animations requiring user participation. Interactive self-assessment activities are incorporated throughout the course to allow users to apply their knowledge in context. Voice-overs enhance the step-by-step explanation of medication administration procedures and the drug calculation methods demonstrated throughout the course. One or more Quizzes are included within each module to evaluate understanding of all the major topics covered in that particular module. Provides the latest drug administration techniques and devices with detailed explanations of the various ways to administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and other routes. Includes the most up-to-date, commonly used drugs so users have exposure to what is being used in the "real world" of clinical practice. Presents information on infusion pumps (enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA, and insulin) to help users understand their increased use in drug administration.

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Download or read book Calculate with Confidence written by Deborah C. Gray Morris and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular text covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods offering a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,000 practice problems, Gray Morris focuses on enhancing the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Calculate with Confidence, 6th Edition addresses the increasing responsibility of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizes client safety, and reflects the current scope of practice. Tips for Clinical Practice boxes call attention to information critical to math calculation and patient safety. Safety Alert boxes highlight issues that may lead to mediation errors and empower you to identify actions that must be taken to avoid calculation errors Chapter review problems test all major topics presented in the chapter. Separate basic math review test allows you to assess and evaluate your understanding of basic math material covered in Unit 1, directing you to review chapters if you miss any of these test questions. Pre-test basic math review tests help you assess your basic math skills and identify areas of strength and weakness in competency of basic math. Comprehensive unit on basic math review offers complete coverage of basic math: roman numerals, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and percentages. NEW! Integration of QSEN information related to patient safety in the Medication Administration chapter and throughout text. NEW! NCLEX-style questions on Evolve help prepare you for the NCLEX-RN Examination. NEW! Content additions and updates includes word problems involving dosages, Critical Thinking Scenarios, a discussion of the concepts regarding safety issues with medication administration, plus significant updates in the insulin, critical care and IV chapters. NEW! Reorganization of Answer Key features answers and the work to practice problems at the end of each chapter rather than in the back of the book.