Mastery of Drug Calculations Made Easy: Clinical Calculations 10th Edition

Accurate drug dosage calculations are crucial in healthcare, and mastering this skill is essential for any medical professional. The 10th edition of Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, written by a team of experts, including Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN, Sally M. Marshall RN MSN, Mary Catherine Forrester RN MSN ACNP-BC, and Kathryn Woods RN BSN DNP-CL, provides a comprehensive guide to learning and applying the most common drug calculation methods.

Four Major Drug Calculation Methods Covered

The book covers the four major drug calculation methods, including:

• Basic Formula: A straightforward method for calculating drug dosages.
• Ratio and Proportion: A method that helps you understand the relationship between different units of measurement.
• Fractional Equation: A method that involves solving equations to determine the correct dosage.
• Dimensional Analysis: A method that helps you convert between different units of measurement.
• Body Weight and Body Surface Area: Essential calculations for accurate drug administration.

Comprehensive Coverage of Drug Administration

The book also provides in-depth information on:

• Drug Administration Techniques: Master the latest techniques for oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes of administration.
• Devices and Equipment: Learn about the latest devices, including IV therapy equipment, pumps, and syringes, with detailed, full-color photos and illustrations.

Calculations for Specialty Areas

The book includes a dedicated section on calculations for specialty areas, covering:

• Pediatrics: Learn specific calculation methods for pediatric patients.
• Labor and Delivery: Master calculations for this critical care area.
• Critical Care: Understand calculations for adult and pediatric critical care patients.
• Community Settings: Learn calculations for patients in community settings.

Practice Problems and Assessment

The book includes:

• Practice Problems: Reinforce your learning with practice problems for general care and specialty areas.
• Comprehensive Post-Test: Assess your knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
• Next-Generation NCLEX Examination-Style Questions: Prepare for the latest NCLEX exam with questions that test critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making.

With Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 10th Edition, you’ll gain the confidence to accurately calculate drug dosages and provide safe, effective care to your patients.

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 10th
Publication Date: April 7, 2022
Language: English
Pages: 464
ISBN-10: 0323809839
ISBN-13: 978-0323809832