Nurse*s Handbook of I.V. Drugs

Doris Weinstock ,

ISBN 10: 1930138334 / ISBN 13: 9781930138339

Verlag: Blanchard and Loeb, 2002

This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABNR-129495

Inhaltsangabe:

Accurate, reliable facts on hundreds of I.V. drugs from abciximab to zolidronic acid, organized alphabetically by generic name
- Concise drug entries that are organized consistently for quick use
- The vital information you need to know about each drug, including: Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule. Indications and dosages (including pediatric dosages when applicable), as well as route, onset, peak, and duration. Mechanism of action. Incompatibilities; contraindications; interactions with drugs, food, and activities; and adverse reactions. Nursing considerations, including steps for drug reconstitution, dilution, and administration and key patient-teaching points
- Special Features: Dosage adjustments alert you to dosage changes for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs. Warnings highlight important facts you need to know before, during, or after drug admi nistration. Mechanism-of-action illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels
- Useful Extras: Overview of the principles of I.V. drug administration. Key entries from the National Cancer Institute's Common Toxicity Criteria to help you evaluate the severity of drug-related adverse reactions. Compatibility table of drugs combined in a syringe. Handy formulas for calculating parenteral drug dosages and I.V. flow rates. And much, much more

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Nurse*s Handbook of I.V. Drugs
Verlag: Blanchard and Loeb
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New