Calculating Dosages Safely: A Dimensional Analysis Approach - Brossura

Horntvedt, Tracy, RN

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0803644590 ISBN 13: 9780803644595

Casa editrice: F A Davis Co, 2014

Riassunto

• Focus on patient safety.
• Learning models, including the “4 Cs” approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate.
• Over 1,000 practice problems throughout the book, including…
  • Basic skills pre-test
  • End-of-section practice tests in each chapter
  • End-of-unit assessment tests
  • End-of-book post-test
• 18 “Speed Challenge” chapter quizzes and a “Practice Test” online at DavisPlus to increase your speed and accuracy.
• Real-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice.
• "Note" and “Alert” boxes that highlight potential safety issues to keep in mind when calculating math problems.
• A glossary of key terms at the beginning of each chapter.

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Product Description

Make dosage calculations easier to master. Dosage calculations can be intimidating, but they don't need to be. Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that shows you how to master simple to complex calculations with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors with simple safety mechanisms. Dimensional analysis, which can be used on virtually every dosage calculation problem, eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations. It's a method of problem-solving that organizes data in a manner that is easy to understand and apply. Beyond the text! The enhanced, revised reprint features a Plus Code, inside new, printed texts that unlocks a wealth of instructor and student resources online at DavisPlus, including Davis Digital Version, your complete text online as well as chapter quizzes, interactive syringe exercises, and a practice test.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: F A Davis Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0803644590
• ISBN 13: 9780803644595
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 455
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile