Chemistry

• Specialty areas and lifespan issues are addressed with drug calculation problems on pediatrics, critical care, pediatric critical care, labor and delivery, and the community setting.
• All four major drug calculation methods are included - ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis - allowing you to choose the method that works best for you.
• Caution boxes provide safety alerts for various medications and their administration.
• Coverage of the latest drug administration techniques and devices includes detailed explanations of oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and other routes used in drug administration.
• A comprehensive post-test allows you to test your knowledge of all major topics covered in the text.
• Updated and easier to use, a companion CD supports the book with realistic exercises, 565 practice problems, and a comprehensive post-test.
• Useful appendices include step-by-step guidelines for the administration of oral, injectable, and intravenous medications, along with at-a-glance access to the BSA Nomogram for Adults and the West Nomogram for Infants and Children.

• Guidelines set by The Joint Commission are followed, helping you to reduce medication errors and increase patient safety by using only the recommended abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols.
• Calculations now address obese and debilitated patients by including Body Mass Index (BMI), Ideal Body Weight (IBW), and Adjusted Body Weight (ABW) methods of calculation.
• Updated coverage of Pediatric Critical Care and Labor and Delivery reflects current parameters and guidelines for practice.
• Coverage of hydration replacement shows how to determine the fluid needs of adults and the elderly.
• Coverage of administering medication and medication solutions in the home prepares you for care of patients in home health care settings.
• Coverage of calculating BMI with standard criteria helps you assess a patient's overall health and measure obesity.
• Updated drug labels, illustrations, and photos of pumps and IV equipment reflect the latest drugs and technology used in the market.

• Includes three major drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis) to give students the option of choosing the method which works best for them.
• Each module is organized by topic sections that include an overview, objectives, a reading assignment for the topic being covered, example problems, practice problems, and one or more quizzes.
• Many of the math practice problems include a tutorial for each of the three drug calculation methods. When one of the solution buttons is chosen, a step-by-step tutorial to solving the problem in the method chosen is initiated for the student to view.
• Animations are used throughout this course to demonstrate various concepts related to dosage calculation and drug administration. Some animations will require student participation such as using the mouse to move the plunger on a syringe.
• Interactive self-assessment activities related to various topic areas are incorporated throughout the course to allow the student to apply their knowledge in context. Voice-overs are used throughout the course to enhance the step-by-step explanation of medication administration procedures and the drug calculation methods demonstrated throughout the course.
• Quizzes are included within each module that instructors can use to evaluate students' understanding of all the major topics covered in that particular module.
• A comprehensive test bank of approximately 350questions, organized by module, will be provided for instructor's to build quizzes and tests.
• Terminology is defined within the content for easy reference.
• Provides the latest drug administration techniques and devices and detailed explanation of the various forms of administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and other routes used in drug administration. This allows the student to become more knowledgeable about the specifics of each technique.
• Includes the most up-to-date, commonly used drugs so students have exposure to what is being used in the "real world" of clinical practice.
• Presents information on infusion pumps (enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA and insulin) to help students understand their increased use in drug administration.

• Interactive case studies of real life patient scenarios are integrated within the modules providing real world simulations for you to learn.
• Audio glossary defines pertinent terms with the course serving as a quick reference to key definitions.
• Includes an extensive collection of drug labels and has its own glossary.
• Caution boxes, Tips for Clinical Practice, and Rule boxes are incorporated throughout to create a more uniform correlation between the course and text.
• Additional practice problems with the most current drug labels are included.
• The most current guidelines for safe medication practice the The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice will be incorporated throughout.

Your prescription for mastering dosage calculations

Need to learn how to calculate dosages with precision but find yourself looking for some anesthesia instead? Here's your remedy! Dosage Calculations Demystified makes this complex topic easy to absorb.

Written by a graduate nurse, instructor, and bestselling author, Dosage Calculations Demystified covers medication orders and medication labels and explains how to calculate doses using the formula method and the ratio-proportion method. You'll get details on I.V. calculations, pediatric doses, and enteral tube feeding. The book also covers dosage calculations for commonly prescribed drugs, including Heparin and dopamine. Hundreds of examples make it easy to understand the material, and NCLEX-style practice questions help reinforce learning.

This self-teaching guide offers:

• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
• Tips for avoiding common errors when using MAR charting systems
• Details on I.V. therapy
• Coverage of pediatric BSA dosage calculations
• Measurements in SI units
• A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Dosage Calculations Demystified is your key to acing this vital nursing skill.

Covering the ratio and proportion method of drug calculations, Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 9th Edition provides clear, step-by-step explanations and concise examples to ensure safety and accuracy. Unique to this book, a "proof" step in the answer key lets you double-check your calculation results to avoid medication errors. Safety is also addressed through the inclusion of Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) information and with features such as Clinical Alerts and High Alert drug icons calling attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. Written by Meta Brown Seltzer and Joyce Mulholland, this text includes extensive hands-on practice with calculation problems, critical thinking exercises, worksheets, and assessment tests. And to boost your proficiency, a companion Evolve website adds more than 600 additional practice problems.

• The ratio and proportion method provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation.
• Step-by-step format for each problem includes a unique "proof" step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution.
• Clinical Alerts highlight potential and common drug calculation errors.
• Critical thinking exercises help you apply analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice.
• A patient safety chapter enhances your understanding of drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms.
• Over 1,100 practice problems offer the extensive practice you need to become proficient in drug calculations.
• Multiple-choice worksheets within each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX examination.
• Worksheets follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations.
• Chapter Finals and a Comprehensive Final let you evaluate your mastery of drug calculations.

• Current recommendations from The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices help reduce medication errors and promote patient safety.
• Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) information highlights ways to reduce medication errors.
• A high-risk medication icon calls attention to medications that have the most potential to cause harm to patients.
• Updated, full-color drug labels and equipment photos (including pumps and IV equipment) show what you will encounter in the clinical setting.