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This best-selling pocket-sized book will help you to perform drug calculations with confidence and competence.
The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context.
Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. It also covers how drugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you through step-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revision questions allow you to test and be confident in the skills you have acquired.
Key features:
- content updated in line with current practice
- examples and questions based on actual prescriptions
- real-life case studies reinforce important aspects of the administration of medicines
- learning objectives, tips, key points, and worked examples help you learn
- pre-test at the beginning to identify any problem areas
- revision test at the end to assess improvement and competency
- logical format, ideal for individual study or a handy reference
The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context.
Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. It also covers how drugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you through step-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revision questions allow you to test and be confident in the skills you have acquired.
Key features:
- content updated in line with current practice
- examples and questions based on actual prescriptions
- real-life case studies reinforce important aspects of the administration of medicines
- learning objectives, tips, key points, and worked examples help you learn
- pre-test at the beginning to identify any problem areas
- revision test at the end to assess improvement and competency
- logical format, ideal for individual study or a handy reference
About the Author
Robert Lapham - Clinical Pharmacist
Heather Agar - Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
Heather Agar - Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
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105 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as i was recomended to get a drug calculations book before starting uni. This happened to be the one I picked. It's great I'm not very good at maths and this one explains everything in a way you can understand, it also gives you questions at the end of each section and I found myself steaming through it. If your not the best at maths get it, I've even recomended it to mates that are at uni with me, and they love it too.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This was an excellent buy. I have not had to do any nursing calculations for many years and this little gem of a book made it easy..... and I could understand how and what I had to do to achieve the answers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I am a second year Nursing student who bought this to help in my drug calculations exam in July. I do not think that this book will let me down but I will have to put a lot of work in myself.
It explains long division, which I have forgotten how to do! It also explains fractions, which I always struggle with. It is a good book although the self test at the front makes it a little overwhelming at first!
It explains long division, which I have forgotten how to do! It also explains fractions, which I always struggle with. It is a good book although the self test at the front makes it a little overwhelming at first!
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don't panic help is at hand
Don't panic with calculations. this book is easy to use, good basic examples and explanations of drug calculations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lizzie
drug calculation for nurses
I am an RN for 12 years and now able to do drug calculation cofidently thanks to this book it is now my companion, i have it with me once i am on duty.
Published 3 months ago by louise
Invaluable
I think this book is very helpfull and would recommend it to any student nurse. It is clear and easy to follow.
Published 7 months ago by liz
Drug Calculations for Nurses
This little book is perfect if your maths skills aren't what they used to be and your just starting a Nursing Course! Read more
Published 8 months ago by B G Farlow
Clearly written so as not to intimidate.
Calculations have daunted me ever since statistics at school. But this book is refreshing and helped me qualify. Many thanks.
Published 11 months ago by L. AUTON
Refresher
couldn't put it down, found the examples easy to understand good revision aid for my pre-course test. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Carmen
fast deliverly, great packaging and the book looks brand new
I'm going to be a student nurse soon so I needed a drug calculation book to get me ready for Uni. The book came within 2 days prior of ordering and its just like new. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tamar
Excellent use for student nurses
This book is very helpful, especially as im in my first year its good to get a head with the nursing calculations. Also good price and quick delivery. Read more
Published 18 months ago by jimma
Excellent
This book is superbly written and presented in a logical manner. It has been a great help for my independent prescribing. It will however require work from you.
Published 18 months ago by JML3176
Very useful!
I am undertaking Independant Prescribing at present and bought this to brush up on my maths!
Published on 9 May 2010 by Magicroundabout
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