Math for Nurses A Pocket Guide to Dosage Calculation and Drug Preparation

9780781753722

0781753724

Here's the perfect dosage calculation guide for every nurse's pocket. Now in an exciting full-color format and packed with new information, the sixth edition of this portable guide remains the ideal learning tool for today's nurses. With this pocket-sized powerhouse, you'll develop the basic math and dosage calculation skills you need for safe and effective practice-while building the confidence and problem-solving abilities you'll rely on throughout your career. All the dosage facts you need...in one colorful and convenient source! * Essential content includes a basic review of mathematics, measurement systems, and a comprehensive section on dosage calculations. * Abundant review problems following each chapter and unit help you apply key concepts. * Step-by-step approach simplifies presentation and enhances learning. * Frequent examples place vital principles in a real-world context. * Handy pull-out card contains basic equivalents, conversion factors, and frequently used math formulas. * Convenient size makes this an easily portable guide for the classroom or clinic. New to the Sixth Edition... * Vivid full-color design promotes visual learning and rapid recall. * New chapter on pediatrics alerts you to the special dosage concerns of treating infants and children. * New Critical Thinking Checks hone your problem-solving skills. * More Practice Problems provide opportunities for self-paced learning. Take the mystery out of the math in dosage calculation- Pick up this problem-solver today!