Henke's med-math : dosage calculation, preparation & administration

Summary: A visually engaging, hands-on approach to solving problems, Henke's Med-Math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation, and Administration, 10th Edition, continues a successful tradition in training students to confidently calculate medication dosages and ensure safe, effective drug administration in clinical nursing practice. Starting with a basic overview of essential arithmetic, this step-by-step guide builds from simple concepts to complex challenges, clarifying the four primary methods for calculating medication dosages with helpful side-by-side comparisons. Case studies, self-testing, and vibrant animations help students hone the knowledge and skills for effective dosage calculation and accurate drug delivery. The 10th Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest drug information and clinical practices and available with complete Lippincott® CoursePoint integration, giving you the content and tools to engage today's students, deliver a personalized learning experience, and cultivate clinical confidence throughout your course.

Record details

ISBN: 9781975200206 (pbk.)
Physical Description: ix, 554 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
print
Edition: 10th edition.
Publisher: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Arithmetic needed for dosage -- Metric and household systems of measurement -- Drug abbreviations, labels, and packaging -- Calculation of oral medications-solids and liquids -- Liquids for injection -- Calculation of basic IV drip rates -- Special types of IV calculations -- Dosage problems for infants and children -- Information basic to administering drugs -- Administration procedures -- Appendix A : Proficiency test answers -- Appendix B : Putting it together/Clinical case studies answers -- Glossary.