Calculate with Confidence, Canadian Edition - E-Book (ebook)

This Canadian text covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods offering a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,000 practice problems, Gray Morris focuses on enhancing the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Calculate with Confidence, First Canadian Edition addresses the increasing responsibility of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizes patient safety, and reflects the current scope of practice.

• Tips for Clinical Practice boxes call attention to information critical to math calculation and patient safety.
• Safety Alert boxes highlight issues that may lead to mediation errors and empower you to identify actions that must be taken to avoid calculation errors
• Chapter review problems test all major topics presented in the chapter.
• Basic math post-test allows you to assess and evaluate your understanding of basic math material covered in Unit 1, directing you to review chapters if you miss any of these test questions.
• Basic math pre-test review helps you assess your basic math skills and identify areas of strength and weakness in competency of basic math.
• Comprehensive Test at the end of text offers complete coverage of dosage calculations and conversions, using real-life drug label and situations.

• SI units and generic/Canadian drug names throughout
• NCLEX-format questions on Evolve to help prepare for the type of questions you will see on the NCLEX-RN® Examination
• Real-world examples and practice problems throughout the text.
• Strong emphasis on safety throughout.