This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hat ...view more
This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.
This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.
New to this edition
New ‘How to use this book’ section
More examples relating to renal, ITU, drug dosing, fluid balance and a wider range of examples
Text restructured so less intimidating material is at the beginning e.g. molarity comes later
Level of examples and exercises made clearer
Key Features
Real-life examples taken from prescriptions and medicine labels will help nurses to relate the mathematical theory to everyday clinical practice
Revision of the underlying arithmetic ensures a solid basis
A stepped approach allows readers to proceed at their own pace
More advanced material is included to suit a range of abilities
Author Information
By George Downie, MSc, FRPharmS, F(Hon)CPP, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK; Jean Mackenzie, BA(Open), DipN(Lond), Formerly Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK and Arthur Williams, OBE, FRPharmS, Formerly Chief Administrative Pharmaceutical Officer, Grampian Orkney, Shetland and Tayside Health Boards, Aberdeen, UK
https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/calculating-drug-doses-safely-e-book-9780702049873.html222432Calculating Drug Doses Safely E-Bookhttps://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702049873_2.jpg17.9619.95USDInStock/Nursing & Midwifery/Adult Nursing/Nursing & Midwifery/Nursing Students/eBooks10494104975255040137399725145120This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice. This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.USD00add-to-cart97807020498732011 and earlierProfessionalBy George Downie, MSc, FRPharmS, F(Hon)CPP, Jean Mackenzie, BA(Open), DipN(Lond) and Arthur Williams, OBE, FRPharmS20112E-BookIllustratedChurchill Livingstone21627 Jul 2010IN STOCKBy <STRONG>George Downie</STRONG>, MSc, FRPharmS, F(Hon)CPP, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK; <STRONG>Jean Mackenzie</STRONG>, BA(Open), DipN(Lond), Formerly Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK and <STRONG>Arthur Williams</STRONG>, OBE, FRPharmS, Formerly Chief Administrative Pharmaceutical Officer, Grampian Orkney, Shetland and Tayside Health Boards, Aberdeen, UKeBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
