This innovative text uses a 'common sense' approach to introduce students to real-life medication problems. Featuring a range of exercises and assessments and supported by an interactive companion website, this is the perfect handbook for anyone seeking to improve their numeracy skills for medication administration.
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KERRI WRIGHT is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Acute and Continuing Care at the University of Greenwich, UK.
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Introduction
PART I: DRUG CALCULATIONS IN CONTEXT
Back to Basics! Calculating and Understanding Simple Medicine Dosages
The Next Step! Medicines Expressed as Weight/Volume Strengths
The Final Step! Calculations Involving Continuous Infusions
PART II: PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT
Maths Fitness Programme - Practice, Practice, Practice
How Much Have I Learnt? A chance to Evaluate your Learning
Answers!.