Drug Calculations Online (Generic Version 3) - Access Card

Description

The easy-to-use Drug Calculations Online, Version 3 is especially designed for nursing students in need of an online drug calculations tool that can be used with any book. This affordable, innovative course features practice problems with step-by-step tutorials for each of the four major drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis), so you can choose your preferred method. Interactive self-assessment activities, such as matching, sequencing, labeling, and multiple select activities, expose you to the types of questions seen on the NCLEX^® examination.

Key Features

• Discusses the four major drug calculation methods — ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis — to expose you to all calculation methods, so you can choose your preferred method.
• Extensive math instruction helps you master the basic skills needed to accurately and effectively calculate drug dosages.
• Math practice problems with step-by-step tutorials guide you through each of the four drug calculation methods.
• Interactive self-assessment activities, such as matching, sequencing, labeling, and multiple select activities, are similar to the types of questions seen on the NCLEX examination.
• Interactive case studies in select modules incorporate real life patient scenarios.
• Quizzes within each module allow you to test your knowledge of all major topics covered in that particular section.
• Animations demonstrate concepts related to dosage calculation and drug administration.
• A comprehensive audio glossary defines pertinent terms within the course.
• Modules are organized by topic sections and include an overview, objectives, a reading assignment, example problems, practice problems, quizzes and test bank questions.
• Engaging voice-over narration enhances the step-by-step explanation of math skills and drug calculation methods — and livens up instruction and discussion.
• Content on the latest drug administration techniques and devices, as well as the various forms of administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes used in drug administration.
• Coverage of infusion pumps, including enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA, and insulin, helps you understand their increased use in drug administration.

New to this Edition

• UPDATED! Revised drug content ensures you are learning with the latest medication information.
• UPDATED! Practice problems with current drug labels create more realistic instruction and learning.
• UPDATED! The latest ISMP and TJC guidelines enable you to learn the most up-to-date terms and abbreviations.

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Author Information

By Mosby