| Discipline: | Pharmacology | | Subject Definition: | Pharm Preparations-Adm & Dosage-Handbooks | | NLM Class: | QV 39 | | LC Class: | RS57 | | Abstract: | Dosage Calculations: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide provides time-starved nurses with critical information on calculating dosages accurately, in a streamlined, bulleted, quick-reference format. The book is pocket-sized for easy reference anytime, anywhere, and uses illustrations, logos, and other Incredibly Easy! features to help nurses grasp key points quickly. Chapters cover math basics; measurement systems; drug administration; oral, topical, and rectal drugs; parenteral drugs; I.V. infusions; and calculations for pediatric, obstetric, and critical care patients. Logos include Dodging Drug Dangers.advice on avoiding drug errors; Help Desk--best practices tips; Calculation Clues--aids for overcoming math phobias; and Memory Jogger.helpful mnemonics. |
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