Description
This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.- Real-life examples taken from prescriptions and medicine labels will help nurses to relate the mathematical theory to everyday clinical practice- Revision of the underlying arithmetic ensures a solid basis- A stepped approach allows readers to proceed at their own pace- More advanced material is included to suit a range of abilities- New 'How to use this book' section- More examples relating to renal, ITU, drug dosing, fluid balance and a wider range of examples- Text restructured so less intimidating material is at the beginning e.g. molarity comes later- Level of examples and exercises made clearer
Table of Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Why this book is needed How to use this bookPre-testSection 1 What you require to do a drug calculation1 Prescriptions, labels and SI units2 ArithmeticQuestions on Section 1Section 2 How to do a drug calculation3 Drug calculations explained 4 Calculating oral and other non-parenteral doses 5 Calculating parenteral doses: small volume 6 Calculating parenteral doses: large volume Questions on Section 2Section 3 How to do a drug calculation in special situations7 Calculating in obstetrics8 Calculating in paediatrics9 Calculations in liver disease and renal impairmentSupporting informationA AbbreviationsB Arithmetical signsC Glossary D Answers to section questionsE Answers to calculation exercisesF Post-testG Answers to post-testIndex
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