Calculation of Drug Dosages- A Work Text, 7th

Calculation of Drug Dosages: An Interactive Workbook is an innovative drug calculation work-text designed for students in professional and vocational schools of nursing and for nurses returning to practice after being away from the clinical setting. It includes information on ratio and proportion, formula and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation, and numerous practice problems. This popular text is excellent for students who need extensive math review in addition to drug calculations content.

The table of contents has been reorganized to create a more logical flow for learning. A new chapter on Critical Care IV Flow Rates has been added to address medication administration to critically ill patients. This new edition also includes more practice problems on calculations for pediatric patients. Important features such as worksheets, posttests, and the comprehensive posttest have all been retained. The full-color drug labels continue to provide a more realistic representation of medication administration.

• Learning objectives help students focus on key content as they read and study.
• Chapter worksheets provide students the opportunity to practice solving realistic problems.
• Posttests help students identify their areas of strengths and weaknesses.
• Full-color drug labels provide a more realistic representation of medication administration.
• A comprehensive posttest at the end of the book helps students assess their knowledge of the calculation of drug dosages.
• A comprehensive glossary defines important terms.

A new chapter on Critical Care IV Flow Rates has been added to address medication administration to critically ill patients

The table of contents has been reorganized to create a more logical flow for learning

Includes approximately 20 more practice problems on calculations for pediatric patients

Sheila J. Ogden, RN, MSN, Orthopaedics Program Director, Clarian Health, Indianapolis, IN