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The Nurse, the Math, the Meds - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis (Out of print)

AUTHOR Mulholland, Joyce L.
PUBLISHER Mosby (02/14/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE eBook (Other)

Description
  • A comprehensive math review at the beginning of the book includes a self-assessment test to help you identify areas of strength and weakness.
  • A consistent chapter format includes objectives, essential prior knowledge, equipment needed, estimated time to complete the chapter, key vocabulary, and more.
  • Rapid Practice exercises follow each new topic with multiple practice problems, so you can apply concepts immediately.
  • A full-color design includes a special margin section so you can work out practice problems on the spot.
  • Mnemonics make memorization easier and save time in learning.
  • Test tips enhance your comprehension and improve test-taking skills and comfort level.
  • Red arrow alerts call attention to critical math concepts and patient safety theory.
  • Clinical Relevance boxes help you apply medication-related concepts to practice.
  • Unique! FAQ and Answers are derived from students' actual classroom questions, and are especially useful if you are studying outside of a classroom environment.
  • Unique! Ask Yourself questions help in synthesizing information and reinforcing understanding.
  • Unique! Communication boxes include sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues that illustrate clinical application of medication administration.
  • Cultural boxes describe selected math notation and medication-related cultural practices.
  • TJC and ISMP recommendations for abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are used to reduce medication errors, increase patient safety, and ensure compliance with agency regulations.
  • Online and print references provide opportunities for further research and study.
  • Two chapter finals are included at the end of each chapter.
  • Two comprehensive finals evaluate your understanding, one in NCLEX(R) exam-style multiple-choice format and the other following a traditional written format.
  • Answer key in the back of the book provides step-by-step solutions to the Rapid Practice exercises, chapter finals, and comprehensive finals so you can pinpoint specific areas for further review.
  • A red flag icon calls attention to high-risk medications.
  • Updated trends in safer medication administration help in reducing sentinel events and adverse drug events.
  • Practice problems are more clinically relevant and organized from simple to complex.
  • Additional clinical relevance, communication, and cultural boxes help prevent errors by offering a variety of examples from clinical practice.
  • Updated content includes:
    • More realistic fraction and decimal problems
    • Expanded Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) section with a typical order, common errors, and current guidelines to reduce errors
    • Updated coverage of pediatric medication
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ISBN-13: 9780323095112
ISBN-10: 0323095119
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 544
Carton Quantity: 1
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Medical | Nursing - Pharmacology
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  • A comprehensive math review at the beginning of the book includes a self-assessment test to help you identify areas of strength and weakness.
  • A consistent chapter format includes objectives, essential prior knowledge, equipment needed, estimated time to complete the chapter, key vocabulary, and more.
  • Rapid Practice exercises follow each new topic with multiple practice problems, so you can apply concepts immediately.
  • A full-color design includes a special margin section so you can work out practice problems on the spot.
  • Mnemonics make memorization easier and save time in learning.
  • Test tips enhance your comprehension and improve test-taking skills and comfort level.
  • Red arrow alerts call attention to critical math concepts and patient safety theory.
  • Clinical Relevance boxes help you apply medication-related concepts to practice.
  • Unique! FAQ and Answers are derived from students' actual classroom questions, and are especially useful if you are studying outside of a classroom environment.
  • Unique! Ask Yourself questions help in synthesizing information and reinforcing understanding.
  • Unique! Communication boxes include sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues that illustrate clinical application of medication administration.
  • Cultural boxes describe selected math notation and medication-related cultural practices.
  • TJC and ISMP recommendations for abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are used to reduce medication errors, increase patient safety, and ensure compliance with agency regulations.
  • Online and print references provide opportunities for further research and study.
  • Two chapter finals are included at the end of each chapter.
  • Two comprehensive finals evaluate your understanding, one in NCLEX(R) exam-style multiple-choice format and the other following a traditional written format.
  • Answer key in the back of the book provides step-by-step solutions to the Rapid Practice exercises, chapter finals, and comprehensive finals so you can pinpoint specific areas for further review.
  • A red flag icon calls attention to high-risk medications.
  • Updated trends in safer medication administration help in reducing sentinel events and adverse drug events.
  • Practice problems are more clinically relevant and organized from simple to complex.
  • Additional clinical relevance, communication, and cultural boxes help prevent errors by offering a variety of examples from clinical practice.
  • Updated content includes:
    • More realistic fraction and decimal problems
    • Expanded Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) section with a typical order, common errors, and current guidelines to reduce errors
    • Updated coverage of pediatric medication
Show More
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