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.

Product Description: A question-and-answer format helps students simulate the test-taking experience. Sample answer sheets and case studies similar to those on the NCLEX exam are provided. This book covers vocabulary, the nursing process, the profession and practice of nursing, communication, nursing assessment, mobility, human needs, comfort and safety measures, caring for patients with special needs, maintaining asepsis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and mastering treatments...read more