Description
Your Incredible Easy editors know from experience that learning the basics isn't always easy so you'll find full coverage of topics including:
o math basics such as fractions, decimals, and percentages
o measurement systems and conversions
o calculating oral, topical, liquid, and rectal drug dosages
o calculating parenteral injections and IV infusions
o calculating pediatric, obstetric, and critical care dosages
o recording drug administration
An easy-reference format with clearly worded, bulleted content demonstrated with numerous photos, illustrations, and diagrams will give you step-by-step direction on:
o calculating dosages of all kinds o starting an infusion, including IV guidelines
o choosing administration equipment
o dealing with poor handwriting
o understanding medication labels and drug Abbreviations
o avoiding common drug errors
Plus, you'll get all of the learning aids, tips, and tricks that nurses have come to expect from the books in the Incredibly Easy series:
* Full-color inserts include: improving patient safety by using infusion devices; the anatomy of a medication label
* Appendices include: multiple choice Q&A; drug therapy conversions chart; dosage calculation formulas table; glossary with key terms and definitions
* Before you give that drug! - Crucial advice on avoiding medication errors
* Advice from the experts - Tips on ensuring accurate dosages
* For math phobics only - Hints, tips, and drawings to help you dissolve math obstacles
* Dosage drill - Real-life clinical dosage situations to practice your calculation skills on
* Memory jogger - Fortifies content with easy-to-remember tips and formulas
* Quick quiz - Questions with answers/explanations at end of every chapter to help you remember vital points
Book Information
ISBN 9781496308375
Author Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Weight(grams) 590g