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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456370703321

Autore

Lapham Robert

Titolo

Drug calculations for nurses: a step-by-step approach / / by Robert Lapham and Heather Agar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, FL : , : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, , [2012]

©2009

ISBN

0-429-25267-6

1-282-61553-X

9786612615535

1-4441-1313-5

Edizione

[Third edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Disciplina

615.14

Soggetti

Pharmaceutical arithmetic

Nursing - Mathematics

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previous ed.: London: Arnold, 2003.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Mathematics -- pt. 2. Performing calculations -- pt. 3. Administering medicines.

Sommario/riassunto

This best-selling pocket-sized book helps youperform drug calculations with confidence and competence.The completely updated third editionincludes community practice and primary caresettings, 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 howdrugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you throughstep-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revisionquestions allow you to test andbe confidentin the skills you have acquired.