Math for Nurses

A step-by-step approach to the mathematics and knowledge needed for the calculation of drug doses. Features new to this edition include a pre-asses sment test; an expanded chapter on intravenous drug therapies; an appendix identifying components of a drug label; and frequently-used formulas.

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This pocket guide provides a step-by-step approach to the mathematics and knowledge needed for the accurate calculation of drug doses. This edition contains expanded coverage of intravenous medication and insulin administration. Also included are end-of-chapter practice problems and new chapters covering paediatric and geriatric dose calculation. Other features new to this edition include a pre-assessment test; an expanded chapter on intravenous drug therapies; a new appendix identifying components of a drug label; and an inside-cover display of frequently-used formulas.