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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-101284248623

ISBN-139781284248623

eBay Product ID (ePID)10057262884

Product Key Features

Number of Pages300 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameDimensional Analysis for Meds : Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations

Publication Year2022

SubjectPharmacy, Nursing / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorAnna M. Curren

Subject AreaMedical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight18 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number6

LCCN2021-043599

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal615.1/401513

Synopsis"In my opinion it is the only DA (dimensional analysis) text on the market that explains 'DA' in an easy to follow way." Nursing instructor currently using the text Dosage calculation is an essential skill for students embarking on a career in nursing. This topic can be very challenging and intimidating for students, however, veteran author, Anna Curren breaks down this subject using the dimensional analysis method which reduces all calculations into a single, easy-to-solve equation. This takes the fear-factor out of manual math altogether. Many students have raved about how previous editions of this text helped them through their medical math course and succeed in clinical practice.The sixth edition of Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations has been streamlined to present only the essential information. The first chapter begins with an overview of the metric system; as Curren states, 98% of all calculations involve metric measures. The text is structured to feature content in small instructional steps followed by assessments to reinforce what has been learned. To prevent annual hospital drug dose errors, the latest drug dosage abbreviations and metric notations are included giving nurses the knowledge they need to care for their patients safely. New chapter Introduction to IV Therapy covers intravenous medication titration and IV infusion Pediatric dosage information appears side-by-side with adult dosages Video assets guide students through dimensional analysis calculations Navigate Premier Access Math for Meds Clinical Nursing Calculations (c) 2023 300 pages, "In my opinion it is the only DA (dimensional analysis) text on the market that explains 'DA' in an easy to follow way." ~ Nursing instructor currently using the text Dosage calculation is an essential skill for students embarking on a career in nursing. This topic can be very challenging and intimidating for students, however, veteran author, Anna Curren breaks down this subject using the dimensional analysis method which reduces all calculations into a single, easy-to-solve equation. This takes the fear-factor out of manual math altogether. Many students have raved about how previous editions of this text helped them through their medical math course and succeed in clinical practice.The sixth edition of Dimensional Analysis for Meds: Refocusing on Essential Metric Calculations has been streamlined to present only the essential information. The first chapter begins with an overview of the metric system; as Curren states, 98% of all calculations involve metric measures. The text is structured to feature content in small instructional steps followed by assessments to reinforce what has been learned. To prevent annual hospital drug dose errors, the latest drug dosage abbreviations and metric notations are included giving nurses the knowledge they need to care for their patients safely. New chapter Introduction to IV Therapy covers intravenous medication titration and IV infusion Pediatric dosage information appears side-by-side with adult dosages Video assets guide students through dimensional analysis calculations Navigate Premier Access Math for Meds Clinical Nursing Calculations © 2023 300 pages

LC Classification NumberRS57