Gatford and Phillips' Drug Calculations

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Julie Martyn (Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast, Queensland, Australia) Mathew Carey, PhD, BSc, Dip-HE, PGCAP, fHEA, RCN (Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom)

Gatford and Phillips' Drug Calculations

Julie Martyn (Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast, Queensland, Australia), Mathew Carey, PhD, BSc, Dip-HE, PGCAP, fHEA, RCN (Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom), John D. Gatford (Mathematics Tutor, Melbourne, Australia) , Nicole Phillips (Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia)

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Elsevier Health Sciences
15 February 2022

Pharmacology; Nursing

This bestselling pocketbook makes calculating medicine easy. Now in its tenth edition, it has been revised as a practical guide to rapid and accurate drug calculations for all health professionals who prescribe, supply and administer medication.

Gatford's Drugs Calculations supports the fundamental mathematical skills needed on the wards, then goes further to provide context and tips for application. With examples taken from everyday practice, readers will learn calculations for administering injections, tablets and mixtures, intravenous infusions, and safe dosages for children and the elderly.

Not only will this essential aid boost your healthcare numeracy and confidence, the skills you develop will ensure patient safety when calculating drugs for which you are responsible and accountable in future.

Case scenarios and practical examples bring drug calculations to life

Introduction to the forms of medications - solid, liquid, infused and paediatric - enhances reader knowledge

Covers medication administration concepts, mathematical formulas and pharmacokinetics related to calculating the bioavailability of medications

Safety messages and alerts ensure patient safety

'Super case' follows patient through the lifespan to consolidate learning

Images and icons make the text easy to navigate

Quick-reference card to remind readers of essential formulae

By: Julie Martyn (Senior Lecturer in Nursing Faculty of Science Health Education and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast Queensland Australia), Mathew Carey, PhD, BSc, Dip-HE, PGCAP, fHEA, RCN (Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom), John D. Gatford (Mathematics Tutor, Melbourne, Australia), Nicole Phillips (Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia)
Imprint: Elsevier Health Sciences
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 10th edition
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780702082542
ISBN 10: 0702082546
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 15 February 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Symbols used in this book Formulae used in this book 1. A review of relevant calculations 2. Dosages of oral medications 3. Dosages of medications for injection 4. Intravenous infusion 5. Paediatric dosages 6. Revision of nursing calculations 7. Sample numeracy test 8. Answers Index

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