Previous editions: 2019.

Joyce M. Mulholland's name appears first and only in the previous edition.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Math Review MATH SELF-ASSESSMENT -- Math Review -- Dimensional Analysis Method -- Metric System and Medication Calculations -- Metric Units and Conversions -- Patient Records, Medication Orders, and Medication Labels -- Reconstituted Medications -- Oral Medications -- Syringes for Injection -- Reconstitution of Medications -- Parenteral Medications -- Injectable Medications -- Basic Intravenous Calculations -- Advanced Intravenous Calculations -- Common High-Alert Medications -- Antidiabetic Medications -- Anticoagulant Medications -- Medications for Infants and Children -- Pediatric Medications -- COMPREHENSIVE FINAL PRACTICE -- APPENDIX A TJC Do Not Use List -- APPENDIX B ISMP’s List of High-Alert Medications -- APPENDIX C 5-Minute Sample Verbal Communication
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Use the simplicity of dimensional analysis to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland's The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 5th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors. First, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. The book then shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and evaluate the answer for accuracy. From nursing educator Susan J. Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises as well as new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies to prepare you for the NGN exam.-- Source other than the Library of Congress.