Medical Dosage Calculations: International Edition - Softcover

Olsen Emeritus RN MS, June L.; Giangrasso Ph.D., Anthony; Shrimpton, Dolores

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131911325 ISBN 13: 9780131911321

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For a course in Medical Dosages Calculations in departments of Nursing; pharmacy, pre med, pre dental and other health disciplines.

Completely revised and updated to include the latest practices and medication, the Eighth Edition maintains its user-friendly structure and offers students a comprehensive yet accessible drug calculation text and workbook. Using the dimensional analysis format, this invaluable resource begins with simple arithmetic and progresses to the most complex drug calculation problem, enabling students to develop the mathematical skills required for medical dosage calculations. With a host of pedagogical aids that includes case studies, self-tests, practice problem sets, and a new Companion Website. This text provides students with both the skills and understanding necessary to master this crucial area of nursing studies.

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From the Back Cover

The Eight Edition of Medical Dosage Calculations continues to be a user-friendly drug calculation text and workbook. Utilizing a dimensional analysis approach, this comprehensive resource begins with simple arithmetic and progresses to the most complex drug calculation problem. Completely revised and updated to include the latest practices and medications, an updated comprehensive review section, and a new companion website, it provides all of the details for a complete understanding of these most critical calculation skills.

• NEW―Companion Website―www.prenhall.com/olsen―with critical thinking questions and more.
• Revised and updated to include the latest practices and medications.
• Updated questions, critical thinking case studies, practice problem sets, and self-tests.
• Over 1000 problems throughout.
• Exercises complete with solutions for a complete look at the step-by-step process.
• A comprehensive review section is ideal for reference and self-testing.
• An arithmetic review (Chapter 1) provides a foundation for the calculations that follow throughout the text.
• Actual drug labels are real-life examples of what is used in health care settings.
• The most frequently used drugs organized by both generic and trade names.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131911325
• ISBN 13: 9780131911321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400