Henke S Med Math

Now in its Sixth Edition, this best-selling text features a highly visual, hands-on approach to learning dosage calculations and principles of drug administration. It presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests. This edition presents all four methods of calculation side by side: ratio, proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. New material on enteral feedings, heparin infusions, and insulin infusions is included. Drug labels are current, and problems use JCAHO-approved abbreviations. A handy quick-reference plastic pull-out card shows conversions and formulas.

This best-selling text features a highly visual, hands-on approach to learning dosage calculation and principles of drug administration. With the step-by-step approach to solving problems and in-chapter exercises, provides the opportunity for students to gain ability and confidence in the material before proceeding to the next concept. Over 70 Calculations in Action Animations provide step-by-step demonstrations of how to solve equations presented in the text.

Now fully adapted to reflect Canadian drug information, measurement, legislation, and standards, Henke's Med Math, First Canadian Edition is an excellent choice for giving students an in-depth understanding of dosage calculation and principles of drug administration. It presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests. Multiple dosage calculation methodologies--formula, ratio, proportion, and dimensional analysis--are taught, allowing students to adopt their preferred method. In addition, calculations are included for intravenous pediatric, PCA, and critical care medications.

Builds upon its core strengths-comprehensive math review, ratio- proportion method approach, and critical thinking assessment. The author's trusted three step method, Convert, Think, Calculate, trains users how to significantly reduce errors and increase their confidence in dosage calculation.

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