Scientific Measurement, Medical Reference, Nursing Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Arithmetic, Mathematics - Study & Teaching, Mathematics - Applied, Nursing Fundamentals & Skills, Nursing Reference, Mathematics - Reference - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This Classic book introduces dimensional analysis as the method for calculating all drug dosages. This proven method can help eliminate confusion, reduce errors, and build confidence as readers learn the important skill of calculating drug dosages. Actual drug labels provide realistic practice and help familiarize readers with drugs they will encounter in clinical settings. Features: updated content on insulin therapy helps familiarize readers with variety of insulin preparations in use; single, consistent method for dosage calculations helps readers learn more easily; self-instructional approach includes numerous examples, practice problems, and self-quizzes to help readers measure their progress; and includes interactive CD-ROM to make content easier to learn.In easy-to-understand language, this text teaches the label factor method (dimensional analysis) for solving dosage problems through a wide variety of computational applications typical of the clinical setting. Includes added content on the use of the label factor method for nutritional calculations and abundant learning aids:over 100 drug labels, numerous solved examples, practice problems, step-by-step procedures, self-quizzes, and performance criteria checklists.
Book Details
Published
April 1, 1990
Publisher
Albany, N.Y. : Delmar Publishers, c1990.
Pages
332
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780827337985