Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice

Brown, Meta; Mulholland, Joyce L.

ISBN 10: 032331659X / ISBN 13: 9780323316590

Editore: Mosby, 2015

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Titolo: Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion ...

Casa editrice: Mosby

Data di pubblicazione: 2015

Legatura: Paperback

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Extensively covering the ratio and proportion method, Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 10th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. This text addresses the current issue of patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations - and with features such as new Clinical Relevance boxes and Clinical Alerts?that call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. You will get extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX Exam through the text's calculation problems, critical thinking exercises, worksheets, and assessment tests.

• Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion
• ?offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations.
• Step-by-step format for each problem?includes a unique?Proof?step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution.
• Patient Safety chapter?helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms.
• Multiple-choice Worksheets?within each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX examination.
• Critical thinking exercises?aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice.
• Clinical Alerts?highlight potential and common drug calculation errors.
• Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting.
• Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method?provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation.
• Worksheets?follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations.

• NEW! Vocabulary section
• at the beginning of each chapter provides you with a convenient reference to definitions of terms used throughout the chapter.
• NEW! Clinical Relevance boxes integrate medication-related clinical practice concepts, such as: nursing practice, high-risk medications, safety issues, and common administration errors.