Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

<p>Learn to easily master the types of veterinary nursing calculations you will face on the job with <b>Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 4th Edition</b>. From basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, this useful text covers all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing. Readers will benefit from the text's common-sense approach to clinical situations and complete the book knowing how to use calculations to determine dosage rates, anesthetic flow rates, radiography exposure rates, parenteral nutrition, and more. User-friendly features include simple language, detailed explanations, ample examples, and special author guidance so that content is easy to follow and understand. Plus, the text's abundance of learning features - such as self-assessment questions, clinical hints, and tips - help clarify important concepts and ensure that you have mastered everything you need to make calculations in the day-to-day clinical environment.</p> <ul> <li><b>Mathematical explanations using veterinary terms</b> present all principles in a manner that directly pertains to the veterinary field.</li> <li><b>Comprehensive content covers everything from basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics,</b> so users have everything needed to succeed in calculations for veterinary nursing and technology.</li> <li><b>Dimensional analysis bridge method</b> removes the necessity of memorizing formulae and takes advantage of simplifying equations so that calculators are often unnecessary.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>NEW! Reviewed and updated drugs</b> throughout the book provide dosage calculations that coincide with drugs currently used in the field for the most clinical relevance.</li> <li><b>NEW! Additional math problems both in the text and on the Evolve companion website</b> offer substantial additional practice. Self-test sections with clinical hints and tips ensure retention of core concepts.</li> </ul>