Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Drug Reference written by Robert J. Ignoffo and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This convenient handbook gives you instant access to current, clinically relevant drug information. You'll find complete drug monographs for more than 100 drugs, plus separate units on pediatric oncology, supportive care, and drug interactions. In addition, special nursing considerations highlight your specific role and responsibility with respect to administration, patient monitoring, and patient education for each drug. A companion Evolve® website gives you quarterly updates, web links, formulas, and IV compatibilities. Full monographs provide crucial information you need for more than 100 of the most commonly used drugs in oncology practice and include Clinical Pharmocology, Safe Handling issues, Adverse Reactions, Unlabeled Uses, and Y-site Compatibles. Entire Pediatric Oncology unit focuses on considerations specific to pediatric patients. Supportive Care sections help you manage your patients' symptoms and side effects. Easy-to-use tables equip you with drug interactions for over 66 anticancer drugs. 13 preventive rules help you avoid medication errors. Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Drugs unit teaches you to assess risk, implement protective measures, and monitor hazardous agents. Color insert contains images of the pathophysiology of chemotherapy-induced emesis, oral mucosa and phases of mucositis, normal bone remodeling, and a cross-sectional diagram of vertebral column structures and corresponding metastases. Appendices provide you with quick reference for formulas, chemotherapy regimes and drug information on the web, patient assistance programs, and newly approved drugs in abbreviated monograph format. Flexible, water-resistant cover stands up to daily use on the job. Evolve Resources, free with qualified adoptions, include quarterly online updates with the latest information on newly approved drugs and indications, as well as commonly used formulas, IV compatibilities, and weblinks. PDA feature available with separate purchase allows you to download the entire handbook to a PDA device for easy-to-use navigation and search capability.

Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Drug Reference CD ROM PDA Software written by Robert Ignoffo and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Oncology Drug Reference - CD-ROM PDA Software, Powered by Skyscape gives rapid access to all the same great information found in the book in a practical software for your PDA. You'll find complete drug monographs for more than 100 drugs, plus separate units on pediatric oncology, supportive care, and drug interactions. In addition, special nursing considerations highlight your specific role and responsibility with respect to administration, patient monitoring, and patient education for each drug. Fully searchable text of the book, plus cross-linking with your other Skyscape PDA titles. Full monographs provide crucial information you need for more than 100 of the most commonly used drugs in oncology practice and include Clinical Pharmocology, Safe Handling issues, Adverse Reactions, Unlabeled Uses, and Y-site Compatibles. Entire Pediatric Oncology unit focuses on considerations specific to pediatric patients. Supportive Care sections help you manage your patients' symptoms and side effects. Easy-to-use tables equip you with drug interactions for over 66 anticancer drugs. 13 preventive rules help you avoid medication errors. Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Drugs unit teaches you to assess risk, implement protective measures, and monitor hazardous agents. Appendices provide you with quick reference for formulas, chemotherapy regimes and drug information on the web, patient assistance programs, and newly approved drugs in abbreviated monograph format. The CD-ROM version of this handheld software is not Mac-compatible. All Mac users must purchase the downloadable version coming soon.

Download or read book Oncology Nursing Text Radiation Therapy and Mosby s Oncology Drug Reference Package written by Martha Langhorne and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This money-saving package includes Langhorne's Oncology Nursing, 5th edition, Haas's Radiation Therapy, and Mosby's Oncology Drug Reference.

Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book written by Susan Maloney-Newton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-04-10 with total page 1410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like getting 7 books in 1, MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING ADVISOR provides quick access to essential information on a wide range of cancer topics, including types of cancer, treatment options, symptom management, palliative care, and patient teaching. Its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting, offering authoritative guidance to help you provide the best possible oncology nursing care. Detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological response modifiers, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines provide in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, follow up care, and resources for over 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential information on many oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares you to respond quickly to structural, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies. Helpful patient teaching resources include more than 25 reproducible patient teaching handouts. An entire section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to hospice care, communication in palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, ethical considerations, and loss, grief, and bereavement. Serves as a great study tool for the oncology nursing certification exam..

Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book written by Susan Maloney-Newton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated content reflects the latest evidence-based information, including cancer biology, cancer treatment modalities, the latest chemotherapy guidelines, and a stronger emphasis on oral agents. NEW! New content addresses the concept of "previvorship," the concept of coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk. NEW! Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion, and transgender considerations equips oncology nurses with essential information to promote health equity. NEW! Key recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report are integrated into the Nursing Practice Considerations section. NEW! Content on the impact of the COVID pandemic includes delayed diagnosis and treatment and the impact of COVID sequelae on the health of patients with cancer. NEW! Added content on palliative care is included in an expanded Pain chapter. NEW! Full-color design and additional illustrations make it easier to use the book and to understand concepts. NEW! Pulmonary Symptoms chapter now includes cough, dyspnea, and pleural effusion content.

Download or read book Mosby s Drug Reference for Health Professions written by Mosby and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by: Mosby's drug reference for health professions / writer and consultant, MaryAnne Hochadel. 5th ed. c2016.

Download or read book Mosby s Oncology Nursing Advisor E Book written by Susan Newton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get quick access to the most important information surrounding cancer and oncology nursing care with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 2nd Edition. Covering everything from the various types of cancer and cancer treatment options to patient education and nursing best-practices, this indispensable nursing guide is like getting seven books in one! Plus, its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting. With 17 new chapters, updated evidence-based content throughout, and proven patient teaching handouts, this new edition offers the authoritative guidance you need to provide the best possible oncology nursing care. Detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow up care, and resources for over 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential information on many oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares readers to respond quickly to structural, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies. Section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement. NEW! Updated evidence-based content reflects the latest national and international quality standards regarding various cancer types, major drug and non-drug treatments, treatment protocols, and approaches to symptom management. NEW! Nursing Practice Considerations section incorporates information on communication, cultural considerations, ethical considerations, safe and quality care, evidence-based practice, patient navigation, and patient education. NEW! 17 new chapters cover topics including myelofibrosis, neuroendocrine cancers, tumor treating fields, oral adherence, clinical trials, epistaxis, hypersensitivity reactions, hypertension, hyperglycemia, nail changes, ocular and visual changes, rashes, survivorship, quality and safety, evidence-based practice, nurse navigation, and patient education. NEW! Expanded content on patient education keeps readers on top of best practices in this critical area. NEW! High-quality electronic patient teaching handouts are evidence-based and have been vetted by practicing nurses.

Download or read book Mosby s 2023 Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 1507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose the drug handbook trusted by nurses for more than 35 years! Mosby's 2023 Nursing Drug Reference makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs you administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled — including 35 new entries for drugs recently approved by the FDA. And 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. From nursing pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this perennial bestseller proves there is a difference in drug guides. More than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals. Safety Alert icon highlights the most critical drug interactions and side effects. Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions. Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information. Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments. Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, and a full-color design highlights important information. Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion. Overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions. Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting. NEW! Drug monographs for 35 new FDA-approved medications equip you with the latest drug information including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more. NEW! Updates on drug therapies provide the most current information.

Download or read book Mosby s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-04-24 with total page 1523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose the drug handbook trusted by nurses for over 35 years! Mosby's 2024 Nursing Drug Reference makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs you administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled — including more than 25 new entries for drugs recently approved by the FDA. And no other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, High Alerts for drugs with the greatest risk, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects. From nursing pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this perennial bestseller proves there is a difference in drug guides. More than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals. Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, with both trade and generic names listed in the index. Bolded coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information. Complete pharmacokinetic information is summarized in a table and includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion. Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments. High Alert headers highlight drugs that pose the greatest risk if administered improperly. Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions. Overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions. Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting. NEW! Drug monographs for more than 25 newly released, FDA-approved medications equip you with the latest drug information including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more. NEW! Several online-only drug monographs are added to the Evolve website, creating an overall total of more than 100 Evolve-only drug monographs for lesser-used medications.

Download or read book Oncology Nursing written by Martha E. Langhorne and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic text offers a comprehensive, yet concise and manageable overview of oncology nursing. New to this edition, symptom management topics are now presented in a separate unit so you'll easily see how to effectively improve your patients' sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what you've learned as well as prepare you for certification exams. Comprehensive yet concise overview of oncology nursing Consistent format in disease chapters for quick access and understanding of key information Review questions with answers and rationales at the end of each chapter New chapter on Functional Status and its effect on patient outcomes New chapter on Ethical Considerations for the oncology nurse New chapters on Skin Integrity, Oral Mucositis, Bone Marrow Suppression New chapter on Palliative Care offers information regarding providing physical and emotional comfort to dying patients and their families New chapters on Patient Education and Family Caregiving for information on assisting families that provide needed health services and support outside of the healthcare setting New Symptom Management unit with new chapters on Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Nausea, and Hot Flashes Case studies at the end of each chapter correspond with chapter content and review questions with rationales

Download or read book The Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook written by David S. Fischer and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a comprehensive, yet compact and practical guide to the care and chemotherapeutic treatment of cancer patients. It encompasses all major chemotherapeutic agents and combinations, investigational and newly approved drugs, and describes their mechanisms of action, indications, metabolism, dose, administration, toxicity, and drug interactions and incompatibilities. The 6th Edition includes more than 75 new drug regiments as well as a new chapter on medication errors and safety.

Download or read book Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference written by Shirley E. Otto and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse, this handy resource puts the "must-know" oncology information formatted for delivery to your handheld! This easy-to-use software includes the entire contents of the book in the convenience of a quick-reference electronic format that's ideal for use in any patient care setting. Practical, clinical information provided in a concise, easy-to-use format. Written by an experienced practitioner and author. Details 12 different oncologic emergencies. Covers important end-of-life and psychosocial issues with information on hospice and palliative care and grief and bereavement issues. Discusses support therapies such as complementary, alternative, and herbal medicine, hormonal therapy, and nutrition. Helps practitioners identify and share important comfort information with patients. Features drug information from the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2004. Includes information on the most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic agents and pain medications for cancer patients. The CD-ROM version of this handheld software is not Mac-compatible. All Mac users must purchase the downloadable version (ISBN 0-323-02661-3). See link to this product under "Companion Products".

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 Workbook for Mosby s Textbook for Medication Assistants E Book written by Karen Anderson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-02-19 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforce your understanding of drug administration with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants, 2nd Edition, this workbook helps you review concepts and practice the procedures performed by medication assistants. A wide variety of exercises and activities allow you to apply your knowledge to healthcare settings. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare for certification exams by building on your strengths and improving any areas of weakness. Engaging exercises enhance and reinforce your comprehension with matching, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions. Independent learning activities challenge you to apply your knowledge to practice. Procedure checklists make it easier to learn and practice medication administration skills, and provide helpful self-evaluation. NEW! Updated exercises correspond with the updated drug information and content in Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants, 2nd Edition. NEW! Dosage calculation exercises allow you to practice and improve math skills.

Download or read book Oncology Nursing written by Christine Miaskowski and published by Singular. This book was released on 1995 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable resource for all oncology practice settings that focuses on nursing diagnoses for specific cancers and oncologic emergencies, with the emphasis on the nursing interventions and supportive rationales for each problem.

Download or read book Mosby s 2022 Nursing Drug Reference E Book written by Linda Skidmore-Roth and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 1511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trusted for over 30 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 2022 Nursing Drug Reference, 35th 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. Safety Alert feature icon highlights the most critical interactions and side effects that you must be aware of during clinicals. 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 20 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 Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests - including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.Full-color design clarifies key concepts, procedures, and testing techniques.Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom. NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices.NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.