Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors! The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 3rd Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use the dimensional analysis method. It shows how to analyze practice problems, find the reasonable answer, and then evaluate it. But first, it lets you refresh your math skills with a review of essential math. Written by noted nursing educator Joyce Mulholland, this book offers over 1,400 questions for plenty of practice in mastering math concepts and learning dosage calculations.
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<li>Mnemonics </li>throughout the text facilitate memorization and conserve learning time.<li>
Red arrow alerts call attention to critical math and patient safety theory to increase student awareness of potential errors and patient safety issues.</li>
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High-risk drug icons serve as visual reminders of high-risk drugs in the text.</li>
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UNIQUE! FAQs and answers break up the text, add to comprehension, and provide additional necessary knowledge for students studying both inside and outside of a classroom environment.</li>
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UNIQUE! Ask Yourself questions synthesize and reinforce comprehension of content.</li>
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UNIQUE! Communication boxes display sample nurse-patient, nurse-prescriber dialogues that help reduce medication errors and relate the math to the medications and to clinical application.</li>
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Multiple-choice review at the end of each chapter supplies a multiple-choice format review for NCLEX exam preparation.</li>
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Chapter final supplies you with a final practice over material covered in the entire chapter so you can evaluate understanding of chapter content.</li>
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Comprehensive final practice at the end of the text covers major concepts and offers additional practice for overall evaluation of learning.</li>
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Rapid Practice exercises follow each new topic presented in each chapter to encourage and allow drug calculation and math concepts to be completed in one sitting.</li>
<li>Consistent chapter format provides you with a quick overview of chapter contents including objectives, estimated time to complete chapter, an introduction and essential vocabulary. </li>
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A comprehensive math review section includes a self-assessment test designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in competency of basic math.</li>
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Early introduction of the dimensional analysis method with basic practice problems in chapter 2 facilitates application of the dimensional analysis method to various types of medication-related calculations.</li>
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TJC and ISMP recommendations help reduce medication errors, increase patient safety, and ensure compliance with agency regulations.</li>
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Full-color design, bold print, boxed material, and ample space to work out the practice problems make navigating chapters easy and mastering content more effective.</li>
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Test tips throughout the text enhance comprehension and improve test-taking skills.</li>
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Cultural boxes describe selected math notation and medication related cultural practices to help reduce math-related reading errors while broadening your cultural perspective.</li>
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Clinical Relevance boxes expand your perception of the medication-related nurse’s role while motivating interest, and increasing awareness of safety issues.</li>
<li>Website and other applicable references at the end of each chapter offer extra resources for further medication-related theory.</li>
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<li>NEW and UPDATED!</li>Examples in Dimensional Analysis Method chapter have beenrevised for clarity with consistent format of equations.<li>
NEW and UPDATED! Practice problems in parenteral nutrition, advanced intravenous calculations, anticoagulants, blood administration, diabetic meds, and pediatric have been incorporated throughout the text.</li>
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NEW and UPDATED! Medication labels and photos keep you up-to-date on the latest medications in use today.</li>
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NEW and UPDATED! Current medication-related patient safety trends from QSEN, TJC, ISMP and NLN.</li>
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NEW!Reorganized answer key places answers and the work to practice problems at the end of each chapter for easier accessibility.</li>
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The Nurse, The Math, The Meds: Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis

Medical Books

Turner RN MSN FNP, Susan

Mulholland MS RN ANP MA, Joyce L.

Nursing

Mosby

Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 4th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use dimensional analysis to minimize drug calculation errors. It shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and then evaluate the answer for accuracy. But first, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. Updated by nursing educator Susan Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises to help you understand and master each aspect of dimensional analysis.
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<li>UNIQUE! Useful FAQs and answers in each chapter</li> are based on years of classroom questions compiled by the author.<li>
UNIQUE! Communication boxes show sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues, relating the math to the medications and to clinical application.</li>
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UNIQUE! Ask Yourself questions help you synthesize information and reinforce your comprehension.</li>
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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.</li>
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Mnemonics offer shortcuts to make memorization easier, and save time in learning.</li>
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Red arrow alerts call attention to potential math errors and patient safety issues.</li>
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High-risk drug icons are used to highlight potentially dangerous drugs.</li>
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Multiple choice-format questions at the end of each chapter help you review the material and prepare for the NCLEX® exam.</li>
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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.</li>
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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.</li>
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<li>NEW and Updated! Safety-related procedures and protocols</li> include the newest ISMP, JCAHO, and QSEN safety standards and new content on drug calculations. <li>
NEW and Updated! Photos and medication labels ensure that you are up to date on today’s medications.</li>
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NEW! SBAR information describes Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation in Metric Units and Conversions chapter.</li>
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NEW information on health care provider orders is added to Oral Medications chapter.</li>
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NEW table of insulins and their uses is included in Antidiabetic Medications chapter.</li>
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NEW content on thrombolytics, clotting inhibitors, anti-platelet aggregants, and herbal supplements is included in Anticoagulant Medications chapter.</li>
</ul>

Mulholland's The Nurse, The Math, The Meds

Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 4th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use dimensional analysis to minimize drug calculation errors. It shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and then evaluate the answer for accuracy. But first, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. Updated by nursing educator Susan Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises to help you understand and master each aspect of dimensional analysis.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, relating the math to the medications and to clinical application.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.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 and Updated! Safety-related procedures and protocols include the newest ISMP, JCAHO, and QSEN safety standards and new content on drug calculations. NEW and Updated! Photos and medication labels ensure that you are up to date on today’s medications.NEW! SBAR information describes Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation in Metric Units and Conversions chapter.NEW information on health care provider orders is added to Oral Medications chapter.NEW table of insulins and their uses is included in Antidiabetic Medications chapter.NEW content on thrombolytics, clotting inhibitors, anti-platelet aggregants, and herbal supplements is included in Anticoagulant Medications chapter.

Mulholland's The Nurse, The Math, The Meds - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis

Easily master all four types of dosage calculations with Drug Calculations Online, 9th Edition. Designed to accompany Kee and Marshall’s Clinical Calculations, 9th Edition, this easy-to-navigate interactive learning course covers ratio and proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation through an engaging balance of instruction and application opportunities. Each module includes interactive case studies, animations, practice problems, voice-overs, self-assessment activities, quizzes, and more to reinforce your understanding and ensure your mastery of the latest drug calculation best practices.
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<li>Explanations of all four major methods of drug calculation </li>(ratio &amp; proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis) expose you to all calculation methods so you can choose your preferred method.<li>
Extensive math instruction and review helps you master the basic skills you need to accurately calculate drug dosages.</li>
<li>Modules are organized by topic sections and include an overview, objectives, learning outcomes, reading assignment, example problems, practice problems, and quizzes.</li>
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Additional practice problems not found in the text are exclusive to the online course for supplemental practice.</li>
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Narrated, step-by-step tutorials clearly explain how to solve many of the math problems in each of the four drug calculations.</li>
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The latest guidelines in safe medication practice from The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices help you learn how to reduce medication errors.</li>
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Interactive case studies provide real-life patient scenarios.</li>
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Comprehensive audio glossary defines terms and shows you how to properly pronounce these terms.</li>
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Animations demonstrate specific concepts related to dosage calculation and drug administration.</li>
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Interactive self-assessment activities include matching, sequencing, labeling, and multiple select activities, allowing you to evaluate and apply your knowledge.</li>
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Voice over narration enhances the step-by-step explanation of math skills and drug calculation methods in addition to livening up instruction and discussion.</li>
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Quizzes check your understanding of all major topics covered in each module.</li>
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Coverage of the latest drug administration techniques and devices offer detailed explanations on the different ways to administer drugs.</li>
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Information on the role of infusion pumps (enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA, and insulin) helps you understand their increased use in drug administration.</li>
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Comprehensive post-test enables you to test your knowledge of key concepts from the text.</li>
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<li>NEW! Updated content </li>reflects the latest edition of Kee’s main text.<li>
NEW! Updated practice problems with current drug labels creates more realistic instruction and learning.</li>
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NEW! Updated ISMP and TJC guidelines enables you to learn the most up to date terms and abbreviations.</li>
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NEW! Additional features for the vision and hearing impaired have been added to the course.</li>
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Drug Calculations Online for Kee/Marshall: Clinical Calculations (Access Card)

Kee MS RN, Joyce LeFever

Marshall RN MSN, Sally M.

Saunders

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 Medication 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 Medication Comprehensive Final Practice Appendix A: TJC Do Not Use List Appendix B: ISMP's List of High=Alert Medications

Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds

Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Drug Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis

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. 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! 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.

Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds - Binder Ready

Use the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland's The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 4th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use dimensional analysis to minimize drug calculation errors. It shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and then evaluate the answer for accuracy. But first, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. Updated by nursing educator Susan Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises to help you understand and master each aspect of dimensional analysis. <ul> <li>UNIQUE! Useful FAQs and answers in each chapter are based on years of classroom questions compiled by the author.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Communication boxes show sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues, relating the math to the medications and to clinical application.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Ask Yourself questions help you synthesize information and reinforce your comprehension.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Mnemonics offer shortcuts to make memorization easier, and save time in learning.</li> <li>Red arrow alerts call attention to potential math errors and patient safety issues.</li> <li>High-risk drug icons are used to highlight potentially dangerous drugs.</li> <li>Multiple choice-format questions at the end of each chapter help you review the material and prepare for the NCLEX® exam.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW and Updated! Safety-related procedures and protocols include the newest ISMP, JCAHO, and QSEN safety standards and new content on drug calculations.&nbsp;</li> <li>NEW and Updated! Photos and medication labels ensure that you are up to date on today's medications.</li> <li>NEW! SBAR information describes Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation in Metric Units and Conversions chapter.</li> <li>NEW information on health care provider orders is added to Oral Medications chapter.</li> <li>NEW table of insulins and their uses is included in Antidiabetic Medications chapter.</li> <li>NEW content on thrombolytics, clotting inhibitors, anti-platelet aggregants, and herbal supplements is included in Anticoagulant Medications chapter.</li> </ul>

Mulholland's The Nurse, The Math, The Meds - Binder Ready

This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Clinical Calculations, 6th edition and Drug Calculations Online for Clinical Calculations, 6th edition.

Drug Calculations Online for Kee/Marshall: Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas (User Guide, Access Code and Textbook Package)

No matter what your preferred learning style, this engaging online course is designed to help you master all four main methods of drug calculation more quickly, easily, and efficiently than by studying on your own. You'll develop accurate drug calculation skills through practice, reinforcement, and interactive learning. Lesson modules correspond with each chapter of Kee's Clinical Calculations, 6th Edition, encouraging you to apply what you've learned in the text with skill-building practice problems, activities, animations, narrated examples, and even NEW interactive case studies.Explanations of all four major methods of drug calculation (ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis) help you discover which method you're most comfortable using.Each module correlates with a chapter from the text, including an overview, learning outcomes, a lesson introduction, a reading assignment, example problems, practice problems, and quizzes.Extensive math instruction helps you master the basic skills needed to accurately calculate drug dosages.Narrated, step-by-step tutorials clearly explain how to solve many of the practice problems using your preferred calculation method.Animations bring topics to life, illustrating specific concepts related to drug calculation and administration.Interactive self-assessment activities – such as matching, sequencing, labeling, and multiple select – help you evaluate and apply your knowledge in context. Quizzes check your understanding of all major topics covered in each module. Interactive case studies in most chapter modules incorporate patient scenarios to help prepare you for real-world practice.The most current guidelines for safe medication practice from The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice are included throughout.Updated drug labels and equipment photos familiarize you with the clinical environment.Coverage of the latest drug administration techniques and devices brings you up-to-date on clinical practice, featuring explanations of oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes used in drug administration.An audio glossary defines relevant terminology and lets you hear how to correctly pronounce terms.

Drug Calculations Online for Kee/Marshall: Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Speciality Areas (User Guide and Access Code)

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