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Book Mosby s 2006 Drug Consult for Nurses

Download or read book Mosby s 2006 Drug Consult for Nurses written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 1702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the practitioner who is looking for a drug handbook that allows easy access to drug comparisons within the same therapeutic classification, this book is a must-have. Organized by drug class, this handbook provides current, comprehensive drug information, as well as illustrations that depict how drugs work at the cellular and tissue level. Every copy also contains a CD-ROM that includes all the information found in the book, allowing the user to access this pertinent information from a PC. Organizes drugs by therapeutic class; each drug class includes an overview with key information about the therapeutic use of drugs within that class and their mechanism of action. Provides practical, relevant nursing care information presented in a concise, practice-oriented framework. Identifies expected and serious side effects by frequency and percentage of occurrence. Includes 2-color illustrations showing how drugs work at the cellular and tissue level. Promotes safe drug administration with special treatment of High-Alert Drugs and relevant content and an appendix devoted to safe drug administration. Includes thorough coverage of geriatric, pediatric, and pregnancy considerations. Alert feature draws immediate attention to the most critical nursing considerations. Monographs for 25 to 40 new drugs recently approved by the FDA. Updated content throughout, including interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to ensure safe drug administration. Special, second-color icon for "High-Alert Drugs" to caution nurses to use extra care in administering drugs most likely to cause harm. Use of a second color for text relating to "high alert" nursing information. New appendixes for drug names that sound alike and look alike; orphan drugs that are used to treat rare, chronic diseases; equianalgesic dosing; and safe drug administration. Quick-reference charts of IV infusion rates for heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and nitroglycerin.

Book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference

Download or read book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-07-02 with total page 2414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A current, reliable drug reference is essential to every dental practice. Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference offers complete yet concise information on more than 800 of the most commonly used drugs, all listed alphabetically for quick reference. This edition features clinically significant drugs and interactions, including 33 new drugs approved by the FDA since publication of the last edition. User-friendly, durable, and pocket-sized, it offers detailed interaction guidelines and an extensive appendix that highlights combination products. The companion CD-ROM features full-color pathologic condition illustrations and a color pill atlas. More than 800 detailed monographs, with information on generic name, category and schedule, drug class, mechanics, uses, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosages, side effects and adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, serious reactions, and dental considerations. List of dental considerations offers suggestions for medical consultations and recommendations for the patient/family in preventing dental complications. Updated CD-ROM features full-color illustrations of drug-related pathologic conditions, plus a color pill atlas of commonly prescribed drugs. Thoroughly reviewed by respected educators and pharmacologists in the field. EVOLVE web site features patient teaching guides, a glossary of terms, important information from the text, and new drug coverage updated as needed for the life of this edition. 33brand-new monographs based on dental considerations. Addition of clinically significant drugs and interactions - the most common and emerging drugs seen or prescribed in dental practice.

Book Mosby s Canadian Nursing Drug Reference   E Book

Download or read book Mosby s Canadian Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-07-09 with total page 1504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first truly Canadian adaption of the first-name in drug references! Mosby's Canadian Nursing Drug Reference, 1st Edition makes it easy for you to find the latest, most vital dosing and administration information on more than 5,000 Health Canada approved drugs. This portable, full-colour handbook emphasizes patient safety throughout with special !Warnings for potentially lethal reactions and Alerts for clinical situations requiring special attention. Designed to help you develop clinical reasoning in practice and think critically in the classroom, this unique nursing drug reference is perfect for use at home and on the job. The companion website includes classroom-friendly documents showing how to read drug references, descriptions of drug family classifications, therapeutic uses, overarching cautions, and more! More than 5,000 Health Canada approved generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals. Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion. Logical alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, and a full-colour design highlights important information. Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information. Logical organization of adverse effects organized by body system, are identified as common or life threatening, and show you signs to watch for during assessments. Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. !Warning feature icon alerts you to important information. Nurse Alert feature icon highlights the most critical interactions and side-effects that you must be aware of during clinicals. NEW! The latest Health Canada approved drugs ensures students have access to the most up-to-date medications. NEW! Health Canada recommended vaccines and immune globulins appear throughout text for students to easily reference. NEW! SI units included throughout the text for easy reference. NEW! High-Alert Canadian Medications threaded throughout the text. NEW! and UNIQUE! Biohazard alerts included to keep you safe when administering medications. NEW! Canadian Controlled Substances threaded throughout the text. NEW! Seven all-new comprehensive Canadian Appendices useful in practice and in nursing education. NEW! Fully revised and expanded Evolve site including a pedagogical-oriented document of how to read and use a medication reference and the development of clinical reasoning in practice, overviews of drug classifications, case studies of patient-nurse encounters demonstrating best-practice and accompanying multiple choice review questions.

Book Mosby s Pediatric Nursing Reference

Download or read book Mosby s Pediatric Nursing Reference written by Cecily Lynn Betz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-10-08 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New chapters address autism spectrum disorders, chronic lung disease of infancy, Type 2 Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, overweight and childhood obesity, and Turner Syndrome. New appendices offer helpful information on mental health, non-accidental trauma, and palliative care. Updated charts and references in the appendices - specifically growth charts and immunization information - reflect current practice. Expanded content is provided on community resources.

Book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference   E BOOK

Download or read book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference E BOOK written by Arthur H. Jeske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-09-20 with total page 1435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No dental office should be without this quick-reference drug handbook! Ideal for chairside use by the entire dental team, Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, 14th Edition, provides guidelines for safe, accurate drug administration. More than 800 drug monographs — including 93 new monographs covering newly released, FDA-approved drugs — make it easy to find the information most relevant to oral healthcare practitioners, including indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions, side effects, serious reactions, and dental-specific drug data. Accompanied by an Evolve website with additional monographs, photos of pathologic conditions, and more, this durable, pocket-sized guide provides the current, concise drug information needed at the point of care.

Book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine  Nursing   Health Professions

Download or read book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine Nursing Health Professions written by Mosby, Inc and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 2054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, 45 appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, online resources, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations - nearly three times more than any other dictionary available - making it an indispensible reference for students and professionals alike. UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference. Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions - including expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures - offer the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. 23 appendixes - 13 in the dictionary and 10 on the companion Evolve website - offer quick access to useful reference information, such as lab values, symbols and abbreviations, language translation guides, pharmacology, infection control standards, conversion tables, and clinical calculations. A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment. NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. NEW! Editor Marie O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.

Book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book

Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book written by Susan Maloney-Newton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-04-10 with total page 1410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like getting 7 books in 1, MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING ADVISOR provides quick access to essential information on a wide range of cancer topics, including types of cancer, treatment options, symptom management, palliative care, and patient teaching. Its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting, offering authoritative guidance to help you provide the best possible oncology nursing care. Detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological response modifiers, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines provide in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, follow up care, and resources for over 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential information on many oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares you to respond quickly to structural, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies. Helpful patient teaching resources include more than 25 reproducible patient teaching handouts. An entire section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to hospice care, communication in palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, ethical considerations, and loss, grief, and bereavement. Serves as a great study tool for the oncology nursing certification exam..

Book Mosby s Nursing Drug Reference

Download or read book Mosby s Nursing Drug Reference written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mosby s Pharmacy Technician   E Book

Download or read book Mosby s Pharmacy Technician E Book written by Teresa Hopper and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 1158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your first step toward a successful career as a pharmacy technician with Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition. This comprehensive text makes essential skills and concepts approachable and easy to understand with clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools. Ensure success in class and in your future career with a fundamental understanding of basic sciences, the role of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy setting, medication safety, drug classifications, and more! Complete coverage of community and institutional pharmacy practice settings helps you understand your valuable role as a pharmacy technician. A&P content helps you understand how drugs work in the human body. Comprehensive drug tables provide fast, easy access to essential pharmaceutical facts. Tech Notes and Tech Alerts highlight steps you can take to enhance efficiency and avoid common errors on the job. Pharmacist's Perspective boxes provide practical insight on common scenarios you'll encounter in practice. Technician's Corner boxes challenge you to apply your critical thinking skills to chapter content. Abbreviated drug monographs familiarize you with essential pharmaceutical data for common drugs: Generic/trade names Route of administration Common dosage Side effects Auxiliary label Medication Safety and Error Prevention chapter helps you confidently address growing concerns related to patient safety and prevent medication-related errors. Revised Math Calculations chapter incorporates helpful information to clarify complex pharmaceutical calculations. Updated content prepares you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTC) exam and highlights current concerns you'll encounter in the workforce: HIPAA regulations The Medicare Modernization Act Legal parameters for the sale of pseudoephedrine products The issuance of multiple Schedule II prescriptions Pending legislation requirements for Medicaid prescriptions The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) New full-color photographs familiarize you with current practice settings. Learning games and certification review quizzes on the companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding and challenge you to apply what you've learned.

Book Clinical Management of Patients in Subacute and Long term Care Settings

Download or read book Clinical Management of Patients in Subacute and Long term Care Settings written by Terry Mahan Buttaro and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides primary care providers with information specific to the medical management of acutely ill adult and elder patients with multiple comorbid health problems. It also contains material on advanced directives, end of life care and regulatory and compliance concerns that often affect treatment decisions in these settings. A section on staff education is also included for nurse practitioners who are directing patient care given by both skilled and unskilled staff in subacute and long term care." --Cover.

Book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine  Nursing   Health Professions   E Book

Download or read book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine Nursing Health Professions E Book written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 2082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dictionaries/Terminology** Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 11th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations — that's twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this reference is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals. - More than 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. - More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. - Convenient alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. - Color Atlas of Human Anatomy includes clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P reference. - Detailed appendixes provide useful information on lab values, pharmacology and clinical calculations, NIC and NOC, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your healthcare career. - NEW! Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. - NEW! Approximately 500 new and updated illustrations are included. - NEW! Enhanced eBook includes linked audio pronunciations, animations, and integrated reference tables. - NEW information on population health is included. - NEW! Significant revisions of pharmacology content bring this information up to date. - NEW! Added pronunciations are provided in this edition.

Book Clinical Calculations   E Book

Download or read book Clinical Calculations E Book written by Joyce LeFever Kee and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate drug calculations start here! Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 8th Edition covers all four major drug calculation methods — ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis. It also includes practice problems not only for general care but also for specialty areas such as pediatrics and critical care. A new chapter covers insulin administration, and concise, illustrated information includes the latest medications, drug administration techniques, and devices. Written by a team of experts led by Joyce Kee, Clinical Calculations makes it easy to understand drug calculation and emphasizes patient safety above all else. Coverage of all four major drug calculation methods — ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis — allows you to apply the method that works best for you. Updated information on drug administration techniques and devices helps you master the latest techniques of drug administration, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes. Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice. Caution boxes alert you to problems or issues related to various drugs and their administration. Information on infusion pumps — enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA, and insulin — helps you understand their use in drug administration. Calculations for Specialty Areas section addresses the drug calculations needed to practice in pediatric, critical care, labor and delivery, and community settings. Detailed, full-color photos and illustrations show the most current equipment for IV therapy, the latest types of pumps, and the newest syringes. A comprehensive post-test allows you to test your knowledge of key concepts from the text. NEW Insulin Administration chapter provides a guide to administering injectable drugs. NEW practice problems, drugs, drug labels, and photos keep you up to date with today’s clinical practice. NEW! Updated QSEN guidelines and The Joint Commission standards help in reducing medication errors and in providing safe patient care.

Book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine  Nursing and Health Professions   Revised 3rd Anz Edition

Download or read book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine Nursing and Health Professions Revised 3rd Anz Edition written by Peter Harris and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-08-22 with total page 2107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions has been acclaimed by students and educators for its clarity, comprehensiveness and currency. Now in its third revised edition, a thorough revision of this definitive reference for the Australian and New Zealand region enhances the classic Mosby Dictionary features and offers all of the following: Over 39 000 clear, precise entries, plus encyclopaedic entries of significant terms Over 2000 high quality images and the apt use of tables to demonstrate and clarify More than 30 medical and health specialties represented A detailed colour atlas of anatomy, enhancing the comprehension of anatomical terms Local spelling conventions and phonetic pronunciation guides throughout Fully revised etymologies Comprehensive entries for numerous drugs Valuable appendices, including normal laboratory values for adults and children, units of measurement, nutrition guidelines, assessment guides, immunisation schedules, infection control and herb-drug interactions ONLINE FEATURES: Access to all online resources Regionalised spellchecker Printable colour atlas of human anatomy Image collection offers all images for online viewing 5 comprehensive appendices

Book Mosby s 2007 Dental Drug Consult

Download or read book Mosby s 2007 Dental Drug Consult written by Tommy W. Gage and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This convenient chair-side drug reference for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants offers essential drug information in a succinct, accessible format. The user-friendly design provides easy access to essential information on drugs commonly taken by patients. Drugs are presented alphabetically by generic name in a logical and consistent format. An easy-to-use alphabetic cross-index offers quick access to both brand and generic name drugs. A second index, based on a therapeutic and pharmacologic classification, can also be used to quickly locate drug monographs. Useful fact tables are located on the inside covers and in the appendices. Offers information on drug, food, and herbal interactions. A "Do Not Confuse With" appendix includes a listing of similar sounding generic and trade names that could be confused, thus resulting in medication errors. Includes a section on Medically Compromised Patients. Dental alert icons highlight oral side effects. Drug interaction icons designate interactions of concern to dentistry. Maple leaf icons indicate common brand names for the generic drug sold only in Canada. Provides information on the top 200 prescription drugs in the United States. Provides complete monographs for 50 herbal and nonherbal remedies. Includes complete and consistent monographs of more than 850 commonly used drug products. Focuses on drug interactions of clinical interest. Offers pregnancy risk category, controlled substance schedule, and over-the-counter status. Alphabetic index. Therapeutic/pharmacologic index. The Dental Considerations section in individual drug monographs includes dental treatment warnings related to medical indications for the drug. It also offers treatment plan modifications related to drug side effects. A CD-ROM bound in the back of each book contains 30 full-color pathologic conditions that may result from drugs patients are taking. Each drug is cross-referenced to the page in the book where the drug is discussed. The CD also contains 950 patient education sheets (customizable to include specific practice information). These sheets provide patients with invaluable drug information and specific instructions, and all are available in both English and Spanish.

Book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine  Nursing   Health Professions   eBook

Download or read book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine Nursing Health Professions eBook written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 2071 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sense of the complex world of health care with Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 10th Edition! This one-stop reference includes detailed entries that help you communicate more effectively with colleagues in various disciplines. With over 56,000 definitions, 2,450 photographs and line drawings, and supporting reference appendixes and atlases, it is an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike. - Over 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. - More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. - Strict, common-sense alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. - Detailed appendixes provide you with useful information on lab values, symbols and abbreviations, pharmacology, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your health career. - NEW! Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. - NEW! Completely updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions to reflect current healthcare practice and equipment.

Book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine  Nursing and Health Professions   Australian   New Zealand Edition   eBook

Download or read book Mosby s Dictionary of Medicine Nursing and Health Professions Australian New Zealand Edition eBook written by Peter Harris and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 2170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for: - Students of Nursing, Medicine and Health Professions. - Clinicians in Nursing, Medicine and Health Professions. - Educators in Nursing, Medicine and Health Professions. Benefits: - The only Australian medical dictionary. - Receive free access to the dictionary's online resources. - Over 30 medical and health specialties covered. - Over 39,000 entries, plus enyclopedic entries of significant terms. - Over 50 new drug entries. - High quality images and tables. Widely used by students, educators and professionals, Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd Edition is the definitive reference text for Australian and New Zealand regions. Harris, Nagy and Vardaxis' Mosby's Dictionary, 3rd Edition delivers more than 1,100 new and revised definitions, more than 50 new drug entries, and a total of 74 new and updated tables for key reference information to complement definitions. As the only Australian medical dictionary, you also benefit from context-specific information written in local spelling conventions alongside phonetic pronunciation guides throughout Harris, Nagy and Vardaxis' reference book. Enhance your knowledge base with an array of free online content, which supplements Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd Edition. Make the most of the online regionalised spellchecker, five comprehensive appendices and an extensive image collection that can be viewed offline, including a printable colour atlas of human anatomy. - over 39,000 clear, precise entries, plus encyclopaedic entries of significant terms - over 2000 high quality images and the apt use of tables to demonstrate and clarify more than 30 medical and health specialties represented - a detailed colour atlas of anatomy, enhancing the comprehension of anatomical terms - local spelling conventions and phonetic pronunciation guides throughout - fully revised etymologies - comprehensive entries for numerous drugs - valuable appendices, including normal laboratory values for adults and children, units of measurement, nutrition guidelines, assessment guides, immunisation schedules, infection control and herb-drug interactions - Evolve Resources Online Features: - free access to all online resources - regionalised spellchecker - printable colour atlas of human anatomy - image collection offers all images for online viewing - 5 comprehensive appendices

Book Clinical Calculations

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joyce LeFever Kee
  • Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Release : 2012-02-01
  • ISBN : 1455703850
  • Pages : 419 pages

Download or read book Clinical Calculations written by Joyce LeFever Kee and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your understanding to a whole new level with Pageburst digital books on VitalSource! Easy-to-use, interactive features let you make highlights, share notes, run instant topic searches, and so much more. Best of all, with Pageburst, you get flexible online, offline, and mobile access to all your digital books. The only text that covers all four major methods of drug calculation, Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 7th Edition emphasizes patient safety above all else. It reflects the medications used in clinical practice today, with clear guidelines on the latest drug administration forms, techniques, and devices for both general and specialty areas. Plus, its user-friendly format and abundance of practice problems make it easy to understand and apply key drug calculation concepts. Coverage of all 4 major drug calculation methods - ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis - allows you to apply the method that works best for you. A section on specialty areas and lifespan prepares you for the wide range of clinical calculations needed to practice in pediatric, critical care, labor & delivery, and community settings. Caution boxes alert you to problems or issues related to various drugs and their administration. A comprehensive post-test enables you to test your understanding of key concepts from the text. Current drug information ensures you are familiar with the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice. Up-to-date content on the latest drug administration techniques and devices helps you master the various forms of drug administration, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes. Remember boxes identify pertinent concepts you should commit to memory. Note boxes emphasize important points related to concepts presented in each chapter. NEW! Prevention of Medication Errors chapter emphasizes patient safety to help you avoid common drug calculation and administration mistakes. NEW! Updated recommendations from The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices offer helpful guidelines for reducing medication errors to ensure safe patient care outcomes. NEW! Updated medication label and equipment photos reflect the latest medications and technology used in drug administration.