DOSAGE CALCULATION
Dimensional Analysis Calculating Dosages Safely, 3rd Edition Tracy Horntvedt, RN, MSN, BA
Davis’s Basic Math Review for Nurses With Step-By-Step Solutions, 2nd Edition Vicki Raines, BS, PTCB
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A dimensional analysis approach to mastering dosage calculations
From simple to complex math…one step at a time Step by step, problem by problem, students will build confidence and overcome their anxieties to successfully use fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, positive and negative numbers, household measurements, and the metric system. Step 1. A pretest in each chapter determines where they should focus their time. Step 2. P ractice problems, explanations and specific examples show them exactly what to do. Step 3. End-of-chapter tests check their understanding of the material. Step 4. Four comprehensive practice tests assess their know-how. Step 5. Step-by-step solutions for all problems in the text show them how to correct their mistakes.
Teach your students a method of problem solving that organizes data in a manner that is easy to understand and apply. They’ll learn how to calculate both simple and complex dosage problems and develop the competence to read drug labels, interpret medication orders, apply principles of safe drug administration and document administered drugs accurately. § UPDATED! Currency of information in practice, including regulations/laws, patient safety, and use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs) § UPDATED! Real and simulated drug labels to help students become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accurately § ENHANCED! More examples of electronic orders/documentation § Nearly 2,000 practice and test questions throughout the book
360 pages | Soft cover $39.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-5659-8
480 pages | 260 illustrations | Soft cover | 2023 $94.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4628-4
I got a 97% on my HESI because of this book! “This book is great. Highly recommend it... Got a 97% on my HESI because of this book...” —Carrie B., Online Reviewer
Buy it! “This book was suggested by my University to help me prepare for our med-math exam! This book goes step by step through the equations and helped me pass my exam on the first try! I’m not mathematically inclined but this book definitely made learning so much easier!” —S.B., Online Reviewer
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