Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice

Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice

<p>Extensively covering the ratio and proportion method, <b>Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 10th Edition</b> is known for its realistic practice problems and unique <i>"proof" </i>step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. This text addresses the current issue of patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations €• and with features such as new <i>Clinical Relevance</i> boxes and <i>Clinical Alerts </i>that call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. You will get extensive hands-on practice for the NCLEX Exam through the text€s calculation problems, critical thinking exercises, worksheets, and assessment tests.</p><ul><b><li>Over 1,100 practice problems in ratio and proportion</b> offer the extensive practice needed to become proficient in drug calculations.</li><li><b>Step-by-step format for each problem</b> includes a unique <i>Proof </i>step in the answer key to ensure that you understand the solution.</li><li><b><i>Patient Safety</i> chapter</b> helps you prevent medication errors and understand drug labels, medication administration forms, and physician's order forms. </li><li><b>Multiple-choice Worksheets</b> within each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX examination.</li><li><b>Critical thinking exercises</b> aid you in applying analytical skills and drug calculations to clinical practice.</li><li><b><i>Clinical Alerts</b></i> highlight potential and common drug calculation errors.</li><li><b>Full-color drug labels and equipment illustrations </b>provide you with a realistic representation of medication administration and what you will encounter in the clinical setting.</li><li><b>Detailed coverage of the ratio and proportion method</b> provides a logical, accurate, and consistent method of drug calculation.</li><li><b>Worksheets</b> follow each chapter section for additional practice and application of drug calculations.</li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! Vocabulary section</b> at the beginning of each chapter provides you with a convenient reference to definitions of terms used throughout the chapter.</li><li><b>NEW!<i> Clinical Relevance</i> boxes</b> integrate medication€“related clinical practice concepts, such as: nursing practice, high-risk medications, safety issues, and common administration errors.</li></ul>