\u003cp\u003eUse the simplicity of the dimensional analysis method to make accurate drug calculations! \u003cb\u003eMulholland?s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 4th Edition \u003c/b\u003ehelps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use dimensional analysis to minimize drug calculation errors. It shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and then evaluate the answer for accuracy. But first, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. Updated by nursing educator Susan Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises to help you understand and master each aspect of dimensional analysis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eUNIQUE! Useful FAQs and answers in each chapter\u003c/b\u003e are based on years of classroom questions compiled by the author.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE! Communication boxes \u003c/b\u003eshow sample nurse-patient and nurse-prescriber dialogues, relating the math to the medications and to clinical application.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE! \u003ci\u003eAsk Yourself \u003c/i\u003equestions \u003c/b\u003ehelp you synthesize information and reinforce your comprehension.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRapid Practice\u003c/i\u003e quizzes\u003c/b\u003e provide practice problems following each new topic, making it easy to master both math concepts and drug calculation at the same time.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMnemonics \u003c/b\u003eoffer shortcuts to make memorization easier, and save time in learning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed arrow alerts \u003c/b\u003ecall attention to potential math errors and patient safety issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-risk drug icons \u003c/b\u003eare used to highlight potentially dangerous drugs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple choice-format questions at the end of each chapter\u003c/b\u003e help you review the material and prepare for the NCLEX\u003cSUP\u003e® \u003c/SUP\u003eexam.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter finals \u003c/b\u003eboost your understanding by providing additional practice with the major concepts covered in each chapter; the answer key shows how to work out the problems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive final practice \u003c/b\u003eboosts your understanding by providing additional practice with the major concepts covered through the entire text; the answer key shows how to work out the problems.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW and Updated! Safety-related procedures and protocols\u003c/b\u003e include the newest ISMP, JCAHO, and QSEN safety standards and new content on drug calculations. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW and Updated! Photos and medication labels\u003c/b\u003e ensure that you are up to date on today?s medications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! SBAR information \u003c/b\u003edescribes \u003ci\u003eSituation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation\u003c/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eMetric Units and Conversions\u003c/i\u003e chapter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW information on health care provider orders\u003c/b\u003e is added to \u003ci\u003eOral Medications\u003c/i\u003e chapter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW table of insulins and their uses\u003c/b\u003e is included in \u003ci\u003eAntidiabetic Medications\u003c/i\u003e chapter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW content on thrombolytics, clotting inhibitors, anti-platelet aggregants, and herbal supplements\u003c/b\u003e is included in \u003ci\u003eAnticoagulant Medications\u003c/i\u003e chapter.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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