A visually engaging, hands-on approach to solving problems, Henke's Med-Math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation, and Administration, 10th Edition, continues a successful tradition in training students to confidently calculate medication dosages and ensure safe, effective drug administration in clinical nursing practice. Starting with a basic overview of essential arithmetic, this step-by-step guide builds from simple concepts to complex challenges, clarifying the four primary methods for calculating medication dosages with helpful side-by-side comparisons. Case studies, self-testing, and vibrant animations help students hone the knowledge and skills for effective dosage calculation and accurate drug delivery. The 10th Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest drug information and clinical practices and available with complete Lippincott? CoursePoint integration, giving you the content and tools to engage today's students, deliver a personalized learning experience, and cultivate clinical confidence throughout your course. - UPDATED! Drug labels, drug names, and photographs familiarize students with current medications, clinical practices, and dosage calculation equipment. - UPDATED! Content revisions equip students with the latest problem-solving and drug administration approaches. - UPDATED! Putting it Together: Clinical Case Studies empower students to apply their mastery of drug calculation techniques in lifelike scenarios. - UPDATED! Critical Thinking Questions test students ability to think like nurses. - Side-by-side dosage problems with solutions distinguish the four methods of calculation at a glance. - Step-by-step approach gradually builds understanding from basic principles to complex concepts. - 70+ Calculations in Action animations clarify the problem-solving process. - Test Your Clinical Savvy features stimulate critical thinking and foster clinical judgment through realistic what if scenarios. - Self-tests throughout each chapter reinforce key skills. - Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter assess understanding and identify areas of weakness.
