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This new textbook shows how to accurately calculate medication dosages using dimensional analysis, also known as factor-labelling. This method allows students and professional nurses to calculate dosage, intravenous drip rates, patients daily fluid intakes/requirements and more, without having to memorize formulas. Emphasizing a step-by-step, how-toapproach, the book introduces the dimensional analysis method before students begin using it and builds on the previous chapters information. Prevention methods for the common pitfalls associated with dimensional analysis are also presented. Numerous examples of dosage calculations using dimensional analysis with dosage calculations commonly prescribed medications and actual drug labels are provided. a 2-column layout that provides margin space for notes, calculations, and enabling students to practice as they learn. Students use flap to cover answers as they work through problems. Offers step-by-step demonstrations throughout, including an explanation and discussion of each dosage calculation. Clarifies information with Key Points and Pearls. Alerts students with warnings about common errors in calculating dosages. Lists Latin abbreviationswith English definitionsfrequently found on patient charts and doctors orders. Presents actual medication and drug labels, diagrams of parenteral medication administration tools and techniques in full colour. Separate chapter on unit and measurement systems and their equivalents. Provides an entire unit of practice problems, including oral, intramuscular, and intravenous dosage calculation questions (answers and solutions in Instructors Manual). Informal writing style, including cartoons to provide comic relief as students learn the method of dimensional analysis. Separate chapter on different populations and settings.