Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this
comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world
approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical
setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches
you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation,
determine if information is missing, set up and perform the
calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This
systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors
and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of
administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than
1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for
clinical practice. All content, examples, problems, and scenarios
are clinically based and completely up to date. More than 500
full-color illustrations show drug labels, parenteral and oral
syringes, medicine cups, pumps, IV equipment, and more that are
used in current clinical practice. Promotes learning with more than
1,200 practice problems and comprehensive math review problems.
Safety Alert, Clinical Alert, and Human Error Alert boxes are
incorporated throughout to promote safe practice. Clinical
Connections begin each chapter and explain how that topic relates
to clinical practice. Examples for each new topic are presented in
a unique, step-by-step format: the prescription, what you HAVE,
what you KNOW, what you WANT, critical thinking, answer for best
care, human error check boxes, and does your answer fit the general
guideline? Practice problems follow each set of examples to
reinforce your understanding. Follows current TJC and ISMP safety
recommendations. Answer key is new to this edition and provides
immediate feedback for practice problems. Features the latest drug
information in practice problems and photographs. Drug Calculations
Student Companion, Version 4 will be available on Evolve. It offers
practice and application with an interactive tutorial on various
topic areas within drug calculations and features over an
additional 600 practice problems.
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