Download or read book Mosby s Ocular Drug Consult written by Milton M. Hom and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized from A-to-Z, this practical drug handbook offers rapid access to a wealth of information on the drugs that optometric or ophthalmic patients may be taking or may be prescribed. A consistent monograph format is followed, providing important ocular considerations relating to side effects, precautions, contraindications, and drug interactions. Herbal remedies and other drugs that may interact with ocular drugs are also covered. Drug entries are organized from A to Z for the quick identification and location of information about the drugs a patient may be taking or prescribed. A consistent format is followed to make it easy to locate information for each drug. A review board consisting of optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists ensures accuracy and relevance for anyone interested in ocular conditions.

Download or read book Mosby s Ocular Drug Handbook written by Thomas F. Mauger and published by Mosby Elsevier Health Science. This book was released on 1996 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is designed to cover ocular drugs for the general ophthamologist and optometrist in office practice. It allows the reader to become acquainted with a full directory of ocular drugs and is accompanied by algorithms to illustrate the decision-making process in drug selection."

Download or read book Clinical Ocular Pharmacology written by Jimmy D. Bartlett and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-11-12 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive resource offers valuable information on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Discussions of the pharmacology of ocular drugs such as anti-infective agents, anti-glaucoma drugs, and anti-allergy drugs lead to more in-depth information on ocular drugs used to treat a variety of disorders, including diseases of the eyelids, corneal diseases, ocular infections, and glaucoma. The book also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies. A logical organization makes it easy to find essential information. Complete coverage of the basic fundamentals of pharmacology such as ocular drug delivery and ocular drug formulations. Comprehensive reviews of the pharmacology of specific classes of agents such as the cycloplegics, antiglaucoma drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, ocular irrigating solutions, and contact lens care products. In-depth information on ocular drugs used in clinical practice, including chapters on drugs used to treat eyelid disorders, lacrimal diseases, conjunctiva diseases, corneal diseases, allergies, uveitis, postoperative cataract, retinal diseases, and glaucoma. Coverage of ocular toxicology, including drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies. Completely revised and updated content that reflects the latest advances in pharmacology. Updated information on post-operative drugs, including LASIK follow up medications. Expanded coverage in the chapters on Anti-infective Drugs, Anti-allergy Drugs and Decongestants, and Lubricants and Other Preparations of Ocular Surface Disease that includes the latest advancements in antibiotics and medications used to treat allergies and dry eye. A dosage quick reference guide on the inside front cover for quick and easy access. Information on the use of herbal medications.

Download or read book Mosby s 2021 Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-02-29 with total page 1463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted for over 25 years, this portable, full-color drug reference is easy to navigate and provides safety features that help you practice knowledgeable, safe medication dispensing. Content on more than 5,000 generic and brand-name drugs covers almost every drug you are likely to encounter in clinicals. Side effects information, logically organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, shows you the important and intricate signs to watch for during assessments. This guide also includes complete pharmacokinetic tables that explain the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as the action, duration, and excretion of the drug. Whether you’re in the classroom or in clinicals, Mosby's 2021 Nursing Drug Reference, 34th Edition is the all-in-one drug reference you need. Content on more than 5,000 generic and brand-name drugs covers almost every drug you will encounter in clinicals. A Safety Alert feature icon highlights the most critical interactions and side effects that you must be aware of during clinicals. A Black Box Warning feature alerts you to FDA warnings of potentially life-threatening reactions. Bold heading and details on IV drug administration so students can easily find appropriate dosage and IV instructions to help them administer these drugs safely. Side effects information is logically organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, alerting students to the signs to watch for during assessments. Nursing Process Framework organizes all nursing care steps so students learn how to easily and completely incorporate the nursing process into their clinical experiences. Cross-reference headers in the book listings and in the appendicies make it easier to find the drug content quickly and less likely that students will think a drug is missing if it’s not first found in the book. Complete pharmacokinetic tables explain the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as the action, duration, and excretion of the drug. NEW! Approximately 25 monographs on newly released, FDA-approved drugs give you the intricate details you need both in the classroom and clinicals. Each monograph includes new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information — so you’ll feel confident in the accuracy of the information and in preventing medication dispensing errors. NEW! Up-to-date content on drug therapies provides you with instant access to the latest information.

Download or read book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference E Book written by Arthur H. Jeske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-01-02 with total page 1445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No dental office should be without this quick-reference drug handbook! Ideal for chairside use by the entire dental team, Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, 13th Edition provides guidelines for safe, accurate drug administration. More than 800 drug monographs make it easy to find the information most relevant to oral healthcare practitioners, including indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions, side effects, serious reactions, and dental-specific drug data. From lead editor Arthur Jeske, a well-known researcher and author on dental pharmacology, this pocket guide provides the current, concise drug information needed at the point of care. More than 800 drug monographs include each drug’s generic name, pronunciation, brand names, drug class, controlled substances schedule, mechanism of action, uses or indications, pharmacokinetics, doses and routes of administration, side effects/adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, and more. Durable, pocket-sized format provides essential drug information at a glance, and makes this guide ideal for chairside use. Detailed dental considerations at the end of each monograph include an easy-to-use, bulleted list of specific dental-related information as well as general drug information, saving you time with information that is dentistry-focused and easy to use. Convenient reference information in the front of the guide includes a primer on the management of medically compromised patients, and the back of the guide includes convenient appendices on abbreviations, drugs associated with dry mouth, drugs that affect taste, oral contraceptives, preventing medication errors, and improving medication safety. Emphasis on oral health, prevention, and treatment from the dental hygienist’s perspective makes it easier to use drug information for patient and family education. Coverage of oral contraceptives provides dental information on these commonly used drugs, often known to patients only by their brand names. Evolve website includes more than 100 additional monographs, including new monographs on monoclonal antibodies, images of common pathologic conditions, and information on common oral complications, alternative medicine, and drugs of abuse. NEW! More than 70 new monographs are included on the Evolve website for newly released, FDA-approved monoclonal antibody drugs, plus up-to-date content on the latest drug therapies.

Download or read book Ophthalmic Diagnosis Treatment written by Myron Yanoff and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this manual has been fully revised to provide the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of common eye diseases. Disorders are arranged in alphabetical order and each condition is presented over two colour coded pages, with ‘Diagnosis’ (definition, symptoms, differential diagnosis etc) on one page, and ‘Treatment’ (diet and lifestyle, treatment aims, prognosis etc), on the other. Authored by internationally recognised, Professor Myron Yanoff from Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, this new edition includes many new or revised images and illustrations and features two tables of contents – one listed alphabetically, the other by specialty, for quick reference. Each disorder includes its diagnostic code for record purposes. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases Quick reference, alphabetically-ordered, colour coded format Contents searchable by disease name or specialty Previous edition published in 2007

Download or read book The Ophthalmic Assistant E Book written by Harold A. Stein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 929 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freeman, is your go-to resource for practical, up-to-date guidance on ocular diseases, surgical procedures, medications, and equipment, as well as paramedical procedures and office management in the ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry or eye care settings. Thoroughly updated content and more than 1,000 full-color illustrations cover all the knowledge and skills you need for your day-to-day duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams. This comprehensive text provides essential learning and practical guidance for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, medical technologists, physician assistants, and all others involved in ocular care, helping each become a valuable asset to the eye care team. Full-color visual guidance for identification of ophthalmic disorders, explanations of difficult concepts, and depictions of the newest equipment used in ophthalmology and optometry. Quick-reference appendices provide hospital/practice forms for more efficient patient record keeping, conversion tables, and numerous language translations, plus information on ocular emergencies, pharmaceuticals, and more. Updated throughout with the latest information on basic science, new testing procedures, new equipment, the role of the assistant in the practice, and an expanded chapter on OCT imaging. A new bonus color image atlas tests your clinical recognition of disease and disorders of the eye. Four brand-new chapters cover the latest industry advances regarding dry eye, vision function and impairment, uveitis, and surgical correction of presbyopia.

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Download or read book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-07-02 with total page 4287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A current, reliable drug reference is essential to every dental practice. Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference offers complete yet concise information on more than 800 of the most commonly used drugs, all listed alphabetically for quick reference. This edition features clinically significant drugs and interactions, including 33 new drugs approved by the FDA since publication of the last edition. User-friendly, durable, and pocket-sized, it offers detailed interaction guidelines and an extensive appendix that highlights combination products. The companion CD-ROM features full-color pathologic condition illustrations and a color pill atlas. More than 800 detailed monographs, with information on generic name, category and schedule, drug class, mechanics, uses, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosages, side effects and adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, serious reactions, and dental considerations. List of dental considerations offers suggestions for medical consultations and recommendations for the patient/family in preventing dental complications. Updated CD-ROM features full-color illustrations of drug-related pathologic conditions, plus a color pill atlas of commonly prescribed drugs. Thoroughly reviewed by respected educators and pharmacologists in the field. EVOLVE web site features patient teaching guides, a glossary of terms, important information from the text, and new drug coverage updated as needed for the life of this edition. 33brand-new monographs based on dental considerations. Addition of clinically significant drugs and interactions - the most common and emerging drugs seen or prescribed in dental practice.

Download or read book Mosby s Dental Drug Reference written by Arthur H. Jeske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 2065 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Dental Drug Reference provides guidelines for safe, accurate drug administration. More than 800 drug monographs make it easy to find indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions, side effects, serious reactions, and dental-specific drug information.

Download or read book Mosby s Nursing Drug Cards E Book written by Kathleen Jo Gutierrez and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a head-start to becoming a pharmacology expert! Mosby's Nursing Drug Cards, 24th Edition is the ideal, pocket-sized drug information reference with over 400 sturdy cards containing guidelines for 700+ generic and 600 brand-name drugs. Each card lists the most up-to-date nursing information, including descriptions, use(s), mechanism(s), pharmacokinetics, side/adverse effects, contraindications/precautions, interactions, dosing, and nursing management priorities. Best of all, these pre-made drug cards come ready-to-go for use in the classroom or during clinicals! Tall Man lettering of over 700 generic and 600 brand-name drugs provides one-stop access to the information most needed for clinical practice. High-alert drugs and Black Box Warnings point out these need-to-know medications. Portable 4x6-inch cards are smaller than most drug cards and fit easily into a pocket. Alphabetic organization helps you find information quickly. Consistent format features a drug’s generic name, pronunciation, category, pregnancy category, brand name, dosage forms, use, action, pharmacokinetics, side/adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, dosage, and nursing management priorities. Nursing management priorities follow a nursing process format: assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate. Comprehensive index contains generic and trade names, drug classes and combination products. Critical Thinking fill-in-the-blank card may be used on any drug to prompt students to think about the drug category, action, patient teaching, and more. Drug interaction information includes subheadings for drug, food, and laboratory interactions. Drug pronunciations are listed for each generic drug and drug category. Common conversion formulas are found on the inside lid of the box. Dosage calculation formulas are listed in the appendix. NEW! 20 additional drugs and drug categories have been added to this edition to reflect the most recent FDA-approved drugs. NEW! 100 new drug facts offer the latest information on dosage forms, new brand names, contraindications, side effects, actions, drug interactions, uses, and nursing management priorities. NEW! Condensed category cards feature essential information to help you find what you need fast! NEW! Separate coverage of the top 200 commonly used drugs gives you quick access to medications you may reference the most.

Download or read book Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology written by Janice K. Ledford and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today’s dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings Updated list of pertinent web sites Updated drug tables A reading guide Appendices Include: Medical terminology Subjective grading systems Common abbreviations The metric system English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Download or read book Mosby s 2020 Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 1591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put the most trusted name in nursing in your hands. Mosby’s 2020 Nursing Drug Reference is a full-color portable nursing drug handbook that makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs that nurses administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled in the text and on the free app — including 20-30 new entries for drugs and drug therapies recently approved by the FDA. Plus, no other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, Safety Alerts for situations requiring special attention, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects of 50 common drug classes. This 33rd edition proves once again why Mosby’s is the bestselling drug reference for nurses on the market! Coverage of more than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs provides information for almost every drug a student is likely to encounter in clinicals. Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments. IV drug administration coverage in bold highlight dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. Safety Alert icon highlights the most critical drug interactions and side effects. Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information. Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion. Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions. Logical, alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, and a full-color design highlights important information. Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendices. NEW! 20-30 added monographs provide up-to-date content on newly released, FDA-approved drugs and drug therapies. NEW! More than 20 new Evolve-only drug monographs added to the existing Evolve-only drug monographs. NEW! Numerous herbal drug monographs included on Evolve site.

Download or read book Mosby s Pediatric Drug Consult written by and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult is a portable drug handbook that includes all essential data pediatric nurses need for administering the most commonly-used generic and trade name drugs. Extensive pediatric considerations are presented for each drug in a concise, practice-oriented framework. The information for this comprehensive pediatric drug source is derived from the extensive database maintained for Mosby's Drug Consult, containing the most current drug information. Quarterly online drug updates are available on a companion website. Full monographs on the most commonly used drugs in pediatric practice Functional order of headings that follow a logical clinical progression Outstanding consultant team of pediatric and pharmaceutical experts Extensive pediatric considerations in a concise, practice-oriented framework Detailed IV drug information for pediatric patients A quick reference with a listing and page references to commonly administered drugs Critical nursing considerations to identify situations that require special attention Functional two-color design that highlights key information for quick, easy reference Flexible, water-resistant cover that provides durability in the clinical setting Twenty full-color photographs of commonly prescribed medications to help in identifying drugs by their appearance Appendices include comparative drug charts, conversion tables, and other reference information. Free updates are available on a companion website.

Download or read book Mosby s 2006 Drug Consult for Nurses written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 1694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the practitioner who is looking for a drug handbook that allows easy access to drug comparisons within the same therapeutic classification, this book is a must-have. Organized by drug class, this handbook provides current, comprehensive drug information, as well as illustrations that depict how drugs work at the cellular and tissue level. Every copy also contains a CD-ROM that includes all the information found in the book, allowing the user to access this pertinent information from a PC. Organizes drugs by therapeutic class; each drug class includes an overview with key information about the therapeutic use of drugs within that class and their mechanism of action. Provides practical, relevant nursing care information presented in a concise, practice-oriented framework. Identifies expected and serious side effects by frequency and percentage of occurrence. Includes 2-color illustrations showing how drugs work at the cellular and tissue level. Promotes safe drug administration with special treatment of High-Alert Drugs and relevant content and an appendix devoted to safe drug administration. Includes thorough coverage of geriatric, pediatric, and pregnancy considerations. Alert feature draws immediate attention to the most critical nursing considerations. Monographs for 25 to 40 new drugs recently approved by the FDA. Updated content throughout, including interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to ensure safe drug administration. Special, second-color icon for "High-Alert Drugs" to caution nurses to use extra care in administering drugs most likely to cause harm. Use of a second color for text relating to "high alert" nursing information. New appendixes for drug names that sound alike and look alike; orphan drugs that are used to treat rare, chronic diseases; equianalgesic dosing; and safe drug administration. Quick-reference charts of IV infusion rates for heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and nitroglycerin.

Download or read book Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting written by Milton M. Hom and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I. Basic Concepts -- 1. Anatomy and Physiology -- 2. Anterior Segment Disease and Contact Lenses -- 3. Examination and Instrumentation -- 4. Patient Selection new -- 5. CL optics new -- Part II. Gas-Permeable lenses -- 6. Gas-Permeable Lens Design and Fitting -- 7. Gas-Permeable Lens Fitting and Eyelid Geometry -- 8. Gas-Permeable Lens Fluorescein Patterns -- 9. Gas-Permeable Lens Materials -- 10. Modification and Verification -- 11. Gas-Permeable Lenses for Astigmatism -- 12. Gas-Permeable Lens Care and Patient Education -- 13. Gas-Permeable Cases -- Part III. Soft Lenses -- 14. Soft Lens Design, Fitting, and Physiologic Response -- 15. Soft Lens Materials -- 16. Soft Contact lenses and the Tear film -- 17. Soft Contact Lenses for Astigmatism -- 18. Soft Contact Lens Care and Patient Education -- Part IV. Extended wear -- 19. Gas-Permeable Extended Wear and Complications -- 20. Soft Extended Wear and Complications -- Part V. Special Topics -- 21. Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses -- 22. Monovision and Bifocals -- 23. Translating Bifocals -- 24. Keratoconus -- 25. Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty -- 26. Aphakia -- 27. Refractive Surgery and Contact Lenses -- 28. Pediatric Contact Lenses -- 29. Orthokeratology -- 30. Colored lenses -- 31. Scleral lenses -- Appendix A: Extended Keratometer Range with +1.25 D and -1.00 D Lenses -- Appendix B: Vertex Conversion Table of Plus and Minus Powers -- Appendix C: Keratometer Conversion (Diopter to Millimeters).

Download or read book Calculation of Drug Dosages E Book written by Sheila J. Ogden and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the critical skills necessary to competently and confidently calculate drug dosages using Calculation of Drug Dosages. Written by Sheila J. Ogden, MSN, RN and Linda Fluharty, RNC, MSN, this updated 9th Edition provides you with an extensive review of essential math concepts before introducing and clearly explaining the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation. The book's popular "worktext" format builds on concepts as you go and reinforces what you learn with over 1,800 practice problems. Identify your strengths and weaknesses with an extensive math review, covering the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages. Use chapter worksheets to practice solving realistic problems. Assess your understanding of chapter content using post-tests at the end of each chapter. Retain content more easily and build on your prior knowledge through a logical organization. Get additional practice and accurately gauge your overall understanding with a comprehensive post-test at the end of the book. Stay focused with learning objectives that explain what you should accomplish upon completion of each chapter. Know the latest drugs and technology used in the market with updated drug labels and equipment photos. Study at your own pace with 25 flash cards, now on Evolve, containing abbreviations, formulas, and conversions from the book. Check your work and see your mistakes with a detailed step-by-step answer key. Tap into a new chapter on obstetric dosages that provides you with practice problems using medications unique to this important nursing subspecialty. Use alert boxes that call attention to information crucial to math calculation and patient safety. Stay current with new content on Intake and Output (I & O). Reduce medication errors and increase patient safety via updated guidelines for The Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practice. Recognize the implications of drug accuracy with more drug labels added to critical care practice problems. Access Evolve online resources where you'll see 5-10 new practice problems related to each chapter and the new updated Drug Calculations Companion (Version 4), featuring an interactive student tutorial that includes an extensive menu of various topic areas within drug calculations such as oral, parenteral, pediatric, and intravenous calculations to name a few. And over 600 practice problems cover ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods.