ISBN:
9780443348679
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
656
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$99.99
Calculation of Drug Dosages, 13th Edition
by Sheila J. Ogden, MSN, RN and Linda Fluharty, RNC, MSN
Paperback
ISBN:
9780443348679
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
656
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
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Calculation of Drug Dosages is a drug calculations work text that covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. It is designed for students in professional and vocational schools of nursing and for nurses returning to practice. It offers multiple worksheets pre and post- tests and a comprehensive post-test making it ideal to be used in the classroom or for individual study. This popular work text offers an extensive review of basic mathematics to assist students who have not mastered the subject in previous educational experiences. It covers the use of the metric system, and includes coverage of specialty areas such as pediatrics and obstetrics. The current edition includes Next Generation NCLEX® practice problems appropriate for drug calculations and they promote critical thinking related to drug calculations and administration.
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- NEW! The math review chapters at the beginning of the text will be combined into one chapter that covers the five math areas and this chapter will include ample practice problems
- Drug labels and drug information included in the example and practice problems will be updated with special attention to the critical care, insulin and diabetes drugs
- Current photos will be replaced with new ones that are more culturally diverse
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- An extensive math review which covers the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages and helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses
- Chapter worksheets provide a way for students to practice solving realistic problems
- Post-tests at the end of the each chapter let students assess their understanding of chapter content
- An alert box that calls attention to information crucial to math calculation and patient safety. • Chapter material organized from simple to complex helps students to better retain content and build upon their prior knowledge
- A comprehensive post-test at the end of the book offers additional practice and accurately gauges students’ overall understanding
- Learning objectives keep students focused and explain what they should accomplish upon completion of each chapter
- Next Generation NCLEX® style practice problems appropriate for drug calculations which promotes critical thinking with respect to drug administration
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Part I: Review of Mathematics Review of Mathematics Pre-test
1. Fractions
2. Decimals
3. Percents
4. Ratios
5. Proportions Review of Mathematics Post-test
Part II Units and Measurements for the Calculation of Drug Dosages
6. Metric and Household Measurements
7. Calculations Used in Patient Assessments
Part III Preparation for Calculation of Drug Dosages
8. Safety in Medication Administration
9. Interpretation of the Physician's Orders
10. Reading Medication Label
Part IV Calculation of Drug Dosages
11. Oral Dosages
12. Parenteral Dosages
13. Dosages Measured in Units
14. Reconstitution of Medications
15. Intravenous Flow Rates
16. Intravenous Flow Rates for Dosages Measured in Units
17. Critical Care Intravenous Flow Rates
18. Pediatric Dosages
19. Obstetric Dosages Comprehensive Post-test Glossary
Appendix A – Apothecary Systems of Measure -
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