Key features

• •Coverage of all 4 major drug calculation methods ― ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis ― allows you to apply the method that works best for you.
• •A section on specialty areas and lifespan prepares you for the wide range of clinical calculations needed to practice in pediatric, critical care, labor & delivery, and community settings.
• •Caution boxes alert you to problems or issues related to various drugs and their administration.
• •A comprehensive post-test enables you to test your understanding of key concepts from the text.
• •Current drug information ensures you are familiar with the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice.
• •Up-to-date content on the latest drug administration techniques and devices helps you master the various forms of drug administration, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes.
• •Remember boxes identify pertinent concepts you should commit to memory.
• •Note boxes emphasize important points related to concepts presented in each chapter.
• •NEW! Prevention of Medication Errors chapter emphasizes patient safety to help you avoid common drug calculation and administration mistakes.
• •NEW! Updated recommendations from The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices offer helpful guidelines for reducing medication errors to ensure safe patient care outcomes.
• •NEW! Updated medication label and equipment photos reflect the latest medications and technology used in drug administration.