Author: Carmen Adams
Edition: 1 Psc/Pap
Publisher: Mosby Elsevier
Binding: Misc.
ISBN: 0323026419
Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions
Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions is a complete online drug calculations course that helps users apply and practice their calculation skills. Medical books Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions. Suitable for all types of drug calculations courses, it incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities provide an engaging and interactive course experience. The course consists of three comprehensive modules: Module 1: Math Introduction and Overview; Module 2: Medication Administration; and Module 3: Critical Care. Each module includes practice problems to promote active learning and quizzes that evaluate comprehension Medical books Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions. Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions is a complete drug calculations online course that provides students an opportunity for application and practice. Since it is not tied to a specific text, this online course is suitable for all drug calculations classes. It incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities are used to provide an engaging and interactive course platform for students.This online course consists of three comprehensive modules; Module 1: Math Introduction and Overview, Module 2: Medication Administration, and Module 3: Medication Administration in Specialty Areas.Each module includes practice problems to promote active learning and quizzes that instructors can use to evaluate students understanding of content presented in the course.A comprehensive test bank of approximately 300 questions is also provided for instructors to build quizzes and test. Includes the four drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula and dimensional analysis) to expose the student to key calculation methods so they can apply the method which works best for them. Provides ample narrative and comprehensive coverage of specialty areas such as critical care, pediatrics, oncology, PICU, NICU, coronary care, and neuro care. Each module is organized by topic sections that include an overview, objectives, a reading assignment for the topic being covered, example problems, practice problems, and one or more quizzes. Follows recommendations from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and for use of acceptable abbreviations and dose designations. Many of the math practice problems include a tutorial for each of the four drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula and dimensional analysis). When one of the solution buttons is chosen, a step-by-step tutorial to solving the problem in the method chosen is initiated for the student to view. Animations are used throughout this course to demonstrate various concepts related to drug calculation and drug administration (ie: how to mix two medications in a syringe or withdrawing medication from an ampule). Some animations will require student participation such as using the mouse to move the plunger on a syringe. Interactive self-assessment activities related to various topic areas are incorporated throughout the course to allow the student to apply their knowledge in context. Voice-overs are used throughout the course to enhance the step-by-step explanation of medication administration procedures and the drug calculation methods demonstrated throughout the course. This helps liven up the instruction and discussion. One or more Quizzes are included within each module that instructors can use to evaluate students understanding of all the major topics covered in that particular module. A comprehensive test bank of approximately 300 questions, organized by content areas and level of difficulty, is provided for instructors to build quizzes and tests. Terminology is defined within the content for easy reference. Provides the latest drug administration techniques and devices and detailed explanation of the various forms of administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and other routes used in drug administration. This allows the student to become more knowledgeable about the specifics of each technique. Includes the most up-to-date, commonly used drugs so students have exposure to what is being used in the real world of clinical practice. Presents information on infusi
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Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions is a complete drug calculations online course that provides students an opportunity for application and practice. Since it is not tied to a specific text, this online course is suitable for all drug calculations classes. It incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities are used to provide an engaging and interacti
Author: Adams, Carmen ISBN-10: 0323026419
by Carmen Adams - Elsevier Science (2007) - Box - ISBN 0323026419 9780323026413
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Medical Book Math and Drug Calculations Online for Nursing and Health Professions
Suitable for all types of drug calculations courses, it incorporates the ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis methods and presents a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. Animations, voice-overs, and interactive self-assessment activities provide an engaging and interactive course experience. The course consists of three comprehensive modules: Module 1: Math Introduction and Overview; Module 2: Medication Administration; and Module 3: Critical Care. Each module includes practice problems to promote active learning and quizzes that evaluate comprehension.
- Includes the four drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, fractional equation, formula, and dimensional analysis) to expose the user to key calculation methods so they can apply the method which works best for them.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of calculations used in specialty areas such as critical care, pediatrics, oncology, PICU, NICU, coronary care, and neurologic care.
- Modules are organized by topic sections that include an overview, objectives, what you need to know, example problems, practice problems, and one or more quizzes.
- Follows abbreviation and dose designation recommendations from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
- Many of the math practice problems include a tutorial button for each of the four drug calculation methods that provides a step-by-step tutorial to solving the problem in the chosen method.
- Animations demonstrate various concepts related to drug calculation and administration, with some animations requiring user participation.
- Interactive self-assessment activities are incorporated throughout the course to allow users to apply their knowledge in context.
- Voice-overs enhance the step-by-step explanation of medication administration procedures and the drug calculation methods demonstrated throughout the course.
- One or more Quizzes are included within each module to evaluate understanding of all the major topics covered in that particular module.
- Provides the latest drug administration techniques and devices with detailed explanations of the various ways to administering drugs, including oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and other routes.
- Includes the most up-to-date, commonly used drugs so users have exposure to what is being used in the "real world" of clinical practice.
- Presents information on infusion pumps (enteral, single, multi-channel, PCA, and insulin) to help users understand their increased use in drug administration.
