Now in its Sixth Edition, this popular, best-selling textbook offers a highly visual, hands-on approach to learning dosage calculations and principles of drug administration. This excellent resource presents step-by-step approaches to solving problems and includes dosage problems that simulate actual , real-world, clinical experience. Each chapter includes numerous examples, self-tests, and proficiency tests to ensure readers' mastery of the content

This updated edition presents all four methods of calculation side by side: proportion expressed as two ratios, proportion expressed as two fractions, formula, and dimensional analysis. New material on enteral feedings, heparin infusions, and insulin infusions is also included. Drug labels are up to date, and problems use The Joint Commission-approved abbreviations. In addition, a handy, quick-reference, plastic pull-out card shows conversions and formulas!