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Visually appealing and accessible, this best-selling, popular textbook takes the anxiety out of learning dosage calculation and medication administration. The 7th edition has been revised to thoroughly integrate the dimensional analysis method of dosage calculation into every example.
In every chapter:
- Current drug labels bring the calculation exercises into the real world
- "Critical Thinking” and “Putting It Together” features help students apply their learning through realistic case studies and critical thinking questions
- The new “Research Point” feature introduces evidence-based learning by presenting summaries of current research
- Frequent Self-Tests dispersed throughout the chapter and Proficiency Tests at the end of every chapter give students immediate opportunities to test their own knowledge
Plus, more resources are available to students on thePoint, including Journal Articles, Dosage Calculation Quizzes, and Watch and Learn Videos and Concepts in Action Animations on medication preparation and methods of administration. In addition, a robust Test Generator and PowerPoint presentations are available for instructors.
Henke’s Med-Math provides the practice that “makes perfect” in this important area of nursing care: dosage calculation, preparation, and administration.
This best-selling text features a highly visual, hands-on approach to learning dosage calculations and principles of drug administration. It presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests.
Synopsis
Now in its Sixth Edition, this best-selling text features a highly visual, hands-on approach to learning dosage calculations and principles of drug administration. It presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests.
This edition presents all four methods of calculation side by side: ratio, proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. New material on enteral feedings, heparin infusions, and insulin infusions is included. Drug labels are current, and problems use JCAHO-approved abbreviations. A handy quick-reference plastic pull-out card shows conversions and formulas.
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This package contains the following products:
- 9780781771948 Fischbach A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, North American
- 9780781776288 Buchholz Henke's Med-Math, North American Edition
- 9780781793834 Taylor Fundamentals of Nursing, North American Edition
- 9780781793865 Taylor Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing
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This package contains the following products:
· 9780781776288 Buchholz Henke's Med-Math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation and Administration, North American Edition
· 978-0-7817-8589-1 Smeltzer Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (combine vol)
· 9781608312030 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Lippincott's Clinical Simulations for Nursing Education: Medical-Surgical/Cr
· 9781609132378 Karch 2011 Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide with Web Resources
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This package contains the following products:
- 9780781785945 Smeltzer Study Guide to Accompany Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
- 9780781785907 Smeltzer Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
- 9780781776288 Buchholz Henke's Med-Math, North American Edition
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9780781776288 Buchholz Henke's Med-Math, North American Edition
9780781793834 Taylor Fundamentals of Nursing, North American Edition
9780781793841 Lynn Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills, North American Edition
9780781793865 Taylor Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing
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This package contains the following products:
- 9780781771948 Fischbach A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
- 9780781785907 Smeltzer Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
- 9780781765251 Ellis Nursing in Today's
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- 9780781793834 Taylor Fundamentals of Nursing, North American Edition
- 9780781793841 Lynn Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills, North American Edition
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- 9781451142891 Taylor PrepU for Taylor's Fundamentals of Nursing, 12-month
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9780781779098 Timby Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts
9780781784917 Timby Study Guide to Accompany Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts
9780781776288 Buchholz Henke's Med-Math, North American Edition
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9781605470641 Timby Workbook to Accompany Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing
9781582557335 Ralph Sparks and Taylor's Nursing Diagnosis Pocket Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Arithmetic Needed for DosageChapter 2: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems of MeasurementChapter 3: Drug Abbreviations, Labels, and PackagingChapter 4: Calculation of Oral Medications—Solids and LiquidsChapter 5: Liquids for InjectionChapter 6: Calculation of Basic IV Drip RatesChapter 7: Special Types of Intravenous CalculationsChapter 8: Dosage Problems for Infants and ChildrenChapter 9: Information Basic to Administering DrugsChapter 10: Administration Procedures Appendix A: Proficiency Test AnswersAppendix B: Putting it Together AnswersGlossary