Drug Calculations: Process and Problems for Clinical Practice

by Meta Brown, Joyce L. Mulholland

Provides practical, concise drug calculation information in a full-colour workbook format. The book uses the logical and consistent ratio and proportion method of calculation and provides step-by-step solutions to all problems, including the extra step of proof to ensure the students understanding of the calculations. Presents a logical and consistent method of calculation throughout with the ratio and proportion method. Presents consistent chapter pedagogy, including learning objectives, worksheets, end-of-chapter quizzes, and critical thinking exercises, to encourage the student to focus on key content and use the book more effectively as a learning tool. Contains Clinical Alerts throughout the text to emphasize the need-to-know dosage and calculation information. Includes revised total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) content (including examples and quiz questions) to provide the most current and accurate information. Contains case-based Critical Thinking Exercises to help students apply knowledge and calculations to clinical practice and learnto avoid dosage errors. After each exercise, students are asked to supply the error, causes of error, potential injury, current actions, and recommendations for preventative measures.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988