Download or read book Drug Calculations for Nurses A Step by Step Approach 3rd Edition written by Robert Lapham and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling pocket-sized book helps you perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context. Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. It also covers how drugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you through step-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revision questions allow you to test and be confident in the skills you have acquired.
Download or read book Drug Calculations for Nurses written by Robert Lapham and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The administration of drug treatments in hospitals has become increasingly complex. It sometimes involves potent drugs that may be fatal if administered incorrectly. The ability to perform drug calculations accurately is therefore paramount to prevent placing patients at risk.Drug Calculations for Nurses: A Step-by-Step Approach teaches healthcare
Download or read book Drug Calculations for Nurses a Step by step Approach Mathematics written by Heather Agar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling pocket-sized book helps youperform drug calculations with confidence and competence.The completely updated third editionincludes community practice and primary caresettings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context.Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.It also covers howdrugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you throughstep-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revisionquestions allow you to test andbe confidentin the skills you have acquired.
Download or read book Dosage Calculations written by Gloria D. Pickar and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Builds upon its core strengths-comprehensive math review, ratio- proportion method approach, and critical thinking assessment. The author's trusted three step method, Convert, Think, Calculate, trains users how to significantly reduce errors and increase their confidence in dosage calculation.
Download or read book Math for Nurses written by Mary Jo Boyer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Seventh Edition, this pocket guide is a compact, portable, easy-to-use reference for dosage calculation and drug administration. The author uses a step-by-step approach with frequent examples to illustrate problem-solving and practical applications. Coverage includes review of mathematics, measurement systems, and a comprehensive section on dosage calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and end-of-chapter and end-of-unit review questions will aid students' application and recall of material. A handy pull-out card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and math formulas.
Download or read book Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy written by Springhouse and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining guide is now more fun, more up-to-date, and even easier to use -- an indispensable resource for nurses who want to take the stress out of dosage calculations. New to this edition are a chapter on dimensional analysis; numerous lighthearted learning aids called "Cheat Sheets"; and "Practice Makes Perfect" -- case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Contents include math basics; measurement systems; drug orders and administration records; calculating oral, topical, and rectal drug dosages; calculating parenteral injections and I.V. infusions; and calculating pediatric, obstetric, and critical care dosages.
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 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 Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies written by Richard Snyder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs. Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients. Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis Systems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and other conversion equivalents for a global audience The ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine Administration Records) If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to enter the medical field, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.
Download or read book Drug Calculations for Nurses written by Robert Lapham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Drug Calculations for Nurses teaches healthcare professionals how to perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. It provides step-by-step guidance to carry out accurate drug calculations, with units and drug strengths clearly explained. This bestselling pocket-size book begins with the basic mathematical skills required to perform calculations, including tips on estimating answers. It then covers drug strengths and concentrations, dosage calculations, IV infusion therapies, and pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Separate chapters focus on children, adults and the elderly, addressing specific challenges encountered in these populations, with new content on pregnancy, and renal and liver function. Helpful worked examples, key points, and objectives are included in every chapter, and this new edition includes more calculations for prescribing and patient-focused scenarios. The companion website, www.drugcalcsnurses.co.uk, provides a comprehensive test bank, with a pre-test and revision test to identify strengths and weaknesses, along with additional practice questions for readers to test themselves on. Designed for students and practitioners in nursing, midwifery and allied health, this textbook enables readers to improve their numeracy skills for clinical practice and develop their understanding of the broader context for these calculations.
Download or read book Dosage Calculations written by Anthony Giangrasso and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS: A MULTI-METHOD APPROACH introduces all three of today’s leading methods of dosage calculation: Dimensional Analysis, Ratio & Proportion, and Formula. It walks step-by-step through solving dosage problems utilizing all three methods, often comparing multiple approaches to solving the same problem side-by-side. Instructors can choose their preferred method, and students can become expert with all three, ultimately choosing the approach they find most efficient. Unit I offers a diagnostic arithmetic test, reviews basic math skills, presents essentials of medication administration, and offers an easy, common sense introduction to dimensional analysis. Next, the text introduces essential metric and household medication systems and conversions. Then, building on these foundations, the text offers in-depth coverage of calculating oral, parenteral, intravenous, and enteral dosages, including flow rates, titrating IV medications, pediatric dosages, and daily fluid maintenance.
Download or read book The Nurse The Math The Meds E Book written by Joyce L. Mulholland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors! The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 3rd 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.
Download or read book Brown and Mulholland s Drug Calculations written by ANN. DAINGERFIELD TRITAK-ELMIGER (MARGARET.) and published by . This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 0 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 Medicine Management Skills for Nurses written by Claire Boyd and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anxious about managing medicines? Worried you’ll make a mistake? This handy book is an essential guide for all nursing students, enabling you to understand the theory and practice of drug administration and facilitate your confidence and competence. This essential guide explores the theory and practice of drug administration briefly and coherently, with ‘test your knowledge’ exercises and questions throughout to assess your learning. It also includes ‘words of wisdom’- tips from real life students from their own experiences. Ideal for carrying to clinical placements, Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is an essential guide to drugs and medicine administration. Special features: - Pocket sized for portability - Clear, straightforward, and jargon-free - Takes away the fear of drugs and medicines management, making it approachable, easy and fun - Features tips and advice from real life nursing students - Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters - Examples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare examples
Download or read book Math For Nurses written by Mary Jo Boyer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quickly Access Everything You Need to Calculate Dosages Effectively and Ensure Accurate Drug Delivery Current, compact and easy to use, Math for Nurses helps you perfect the basic math skills, measurement systems and drug calculations/preparations essential to successful nursing practice. Packed with real clinical examples and practice problems, this pocket-sized reference guides you step-by-step through the problem-solving and practical applications required in the nursing workplace. A handy pull-out quick reference card delivers fast access to basic equivalents, conversion factors and math formulas. Comprehensive dosage calculation coverage familiarizes you with ratio, proportion, formula and dimensional analysis methods of arriving at calculations. Practice problems throughout the text and review questions at the end of each chapter and unit test your retention and application capabilities. 300 additional Practice Problems and Answers available online through thePoint further enhance learning and retention. Learning Objectives focus your study and review on essential concepts and practices. Critical Thinking Checks help you analyze your results to dosage problems and ensure understanding of key content.
Download or read book Calculate with Confidence written by Deborah Gray Morris and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CALCULATE WITH CONFIDENCE offers a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages for easy comprehension. The new 3rd edition includes ratio and proportion, formula and dimensional analysis, the most common methods used in clinical practice. A full-color presentation of over 200 drug labels, syringes, and other illustrations help students simulate clinical reality. Chapter objectives, chapter practice problems and reviews, Points to Remember boxes, Critical Thinking to Avoid Drug Calculation Errors boxes, new marginal notes, a user-friendly answer key, and an extensive math review are all provided on convenient, perforated, 3-hole punched pages. The 3rd Edition, features two new chapters, Additional Conversions Useful in Health Care Settings and Dimensional Analysis; and includes a FREE interactive companion, Daugherty and Roman's Dosages and Solutions CD. This useful CD provides additional practice problems for the ration and proportion, formula, fractional equation and dimensional analysis calculations methods.
Download or read book Essential Study Skills for Nursing written by Christine Ely and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study skills are essential to nursing and the aim of this book is to provide you with an easy-to-use guide that will help you to develop the study skills necessary to your academic and professional life.
