F.A. Davis Company

AJN Book of the Year 2008

Learning drug calculation is one of a nursing student’s most time-consuming and important tasks. Calculating Drug Dosages, 2nd edition, makes learning dosage calculation—even reviewing basic math principles—fun and easy! All modules have been updated to address medication errors and safety and the National Patient Safety Goals set forth by JCAHO. Plus, a new software interface presents a bold improvement to an already successful learning tool.

It teaches all major methods -- linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. Every method can be used for every problem.

• Thirteen modules, including a basic math review and NCLEX prep, cover the topics your students need to know.
• Modules present content in small, manageable amounts and include lots of fun, interactive examples.
• "Help" and "Calculator" are accessible from within each module
• Teaches all major methods—linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. Every method can be used for every problem.
• Students can work at their own pace.
• Section quizzes allow your students to check their progress.
• Students can print and e-mail test scores.
• Workbook allows your students to practice their mathematical skills when they are away from a computer.

• NEW! Conforms to the most recent National Patient Safety Goals, addressing "dangerous abbreviations" and the new JCAHO standards
• NEW! Addresses new safety syringes, new insulin syringes (with odd/even unit markings), and bar-coding for medication administration
• NEW! Focus on Safety screens throughout highlight safety issues and foster critical thinking to prevent medication errors
• Updated labels and information for all included drugs and medication equipment
• NEW! Appropriate opening module screens include a High Alert Drugs button detailing information on the safe administration of these medications, as identified by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices as having a greater potential for harm than others.
• NEW! Preparing for NCLEX® module includes sample NCLEX questions in standard multiple choice and new formats