Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations--plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math and online quizzing!
Here's the must-have knowledge and guidance students need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare them to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting.

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• New & Updated! Thoroughly reviewed and updated medication data to reflect the most current information and best practices
• Updated & Expanded! Coverage of procedures for ensuring safe administration
• Expanded & Revised! Layout and placement of tables, boxes, and figures to make important concepts easy to grasp
• Expanded! More dosage calculation problems to provide additional hands-on practice

• All objectives for each chapter reviewed and aligned with CAAHEP and ABHES competencies.
• Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly.
• Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and labels.
• "Master the Essentials" tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification.
• Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information to each class.
• "Fast Tip" boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics.
• "A Closer Look" boxes examine important information in detail.
• "Check-up Questions" throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information.
• Coverage of specific medications provides context for learning drug classifications.
• Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning.