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Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds,

Edition 5 Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis

Editors: By Susan Turner, RN, MSN, FNP

Publication Date: 11 Jul 2022

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Use the simplicity of dimensional analysis to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 5th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors. First, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. The book then shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and evaluate the answer for accuracy. From nursing educator Susan J. Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises as well as new Next Generation NCLEX^® (NGN) case studies to prepare you for the NGN exam.

Key Features

UNIQUE! Useful FAQs and answers in each chapter are based on years of classroom questions compiled by the author
UNIQUE! Communication boxes show sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues that can help reduce medication errors
UNIQUE! Ask Yourself questions help you synthesize information and reinforce your comprehension
Rapid Practice quizzes provide practice problems following each new topic, making it easy to master both math concepts and drug calculation at the same time
Mnemonics offer shortcuts to make memorization easier, and save time in learning
Red arrow alerts call attention to potential math errors and patient safety issues
High-risk drug icons are used to highlight potentially dangerous drugs
QSEN competencies are included where appropriate
Multiple choice-format questions at the end of each chapter help you review the material and prepare for the NCLEX^®exam
Chapter finals boost your understanding by providing additional practice with the major concepts covered in each chapter; the answer key shows how to work out the problems
Comprehensive final practice boosts your understanding by providing additional practice with the major concepts covered through the entire text; the answer key shows how to work out the problems

New Features

NEW! Next Generation NCLEX^® case studies are included in the chapters on antidiabetes, anticoagulants, pediatrics, and advanced IV calculations
NEW! All drugs and their medication labels are updated, with new drugs and labels added and discontinued drugs and labels removed
NEW and Updated! Coverage of diabetic and anticoagulant drugs adds new medications and replaces those that have been discontinued

About the author

By Susan Turner, RN, MSN, FNP, Professor of Nursing, Gavilan College, Gilroy, California, USA

PART I. Math Review MATH SELF-ASSESSMENT
1. Math Review
2. Dimensional Analysis Method

PART II. Metric System and Medication Calculations
3. Metric Units and Conversions
4. Patient Records, Medication Orders, and Medication Labels

PART III. Reconstituted Medications
5. Oral Medications
6. Syringes for Injection
7. Reconstitution of Medications

PART IV. Parenteral Medications
8. Injectable Medications
9. Basic Intravenous Calculations
10. Advanced Intravenous Calculations

PART V. Common High-Alert Medications
11. Antidiabetic Medications
12. Anticoagulant Medications

PART VI. Medications for Infants and Children
13. Pediatric Medications

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL PRACTICE
APPENDIX A. TJC Do Not Use List
APPENDIX B. ISMP’s List of High-Alert Medications
APPENDIX C. 5-Minute Sample Verbal Communication Hand-Off Report
APPENDIX D. Sample Medication Administration Errors and Potential Clinical Outcomes
APPENDIX E. Apothecary System and Household Measurements

ISBN: 9780323792011

Page Count: 576

Illustrations : 884 illustrations (884 in full color)

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