New Publication Announcement (June-September 2015)

NURSING Pharmacology

Clinical Calculations Made Easy Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analyis Sixth Edition By Gloria P. Craig, EdD, MSN, RN , Professor, South Dakota State University, College of Nursing, Brookings, SD DESCRIPTION The sixth edition of this successful text makes accurate dos- age calculations easier than ever. Using the proven dimension- al analysis approach to dosage calculation, this skill building guide lets you compute the correct dosage every time! The text takes you from simple to complex problems, helping you visu- alize the proper approach to each calculation. You’ll solve real- life dosage equations and conversions without time-consuming

memorization while reducing errors and building confidence. New to the Sixth Edition: ▶ ▶ Five new case studies, now with 50 case studies available

▶ ▶ 5 new Practice Problems added to Chapters 4, 5, 6 ▶ ▶ 10 new post-test questions for Chapters 4, 5, 6 ▶ ▶ Additional Comprehensive Post-Test included in the book ▶ ▶ New information on vaccines, including vaccine schedule for children and adults, with related vaccine problems in Chapter 4 FEATURES ▶ ▶ Examples show the step-by-step procedure of how to solve the problem ▶ ▶ Thinking it Through provides insights into how to solve complex problems emphasizing the critical thinking process ▶ ▶ In-Chapter Exercises provide opportunities for students to practice the new skill ▶ ▶ Practice Problems test student’s ability to solve problems ▶ ▶ Answer Key , at end of chapters, allows students to self-correct problems to provide instant feedback ▶ ▶ Post-Tests , at end of chapters, can be torn out of book for instructors to evaluate student progress ▶ ▶ Two Comprehensive Post-Tests can be torn out of book for a comprehensive evaluation ▶ ▶ Drug Labels with related problems provide real-life experiences ▶ ▶ Preventing Medication Errors provides information to help nurses avoid medication errors ▶ ▶ Pediatric icon highlights medication problems related to pediatric care

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in February, 2011. (ISBN: 978-1-60831-790-5)

Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-0282-3 / ($81.99(t) / £56.00(t) / €67.00(t)) Worldwide Approx. 304 pp. / Approx. 264 Illus. / 8.375 x 10.875 / August 2015

Wolters Kluwer

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