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Precision Dosing for Young Patients: A Clinical Step-by-Step Guide for Nurses: Weight-Based Drug Calculations, Safe Dose Verification, and Confident Practice from Newborn to Adolescent. - Couverture souple

Lowe, Dr. Chuck

 
9798258551061: Precision Dosing for Young Patients: A Clinical Step-by-Step Guide for Nurses: Weight-Based Drug Calculations, Safe Dose Verification, and Confident Practice from Newborn to Adolescent.

Synopsis

Medication dosing in children is not just a skill, it’s a responsibility that demands precision, clarity, and confidence. One small miscalculation can have serious consequences.

Precision Dosing for Young Patients is a practical, step-by-step clinical guide designed to help nurses accurately calculate and verify medication doses for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.

This book simplifies weight-based drug calculations into clear, repeatable methods you can trust in both exam settings and real clinical practice. Instead of overwhelming formulas, you’ll learn how to approach dosing with structured thinking, built-in safety checks, and clinical reasoning that supports confident decision-making.

From mg/kg calculations to safe dose verification, every concept is broken down with clarity and reinforced with fully worked examples so you’re not just memorizing, you’re understanding.

Whether you’re preparing for NCLEX, OSCEs, or working at the bedside, this guide helps you reduce errors, think critically, and deliver safe care to your youngest patients.

Inside this guide:

  • Step-by-step weight-based drug calculations (mg/kg, mcg/kg, mg/kg/day)
  • Safe dose range verification and double-check strategies
  • Pediatric dosing for newborns through adolescents
  • Common calculation pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Fully worked clinical examples for real-world application

If pediatric drug calculations have ever felt overwhelming, this guide will help you move from uncertainty to precision with confidence you can rely on.

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