Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012 (2nd Edition) (Peason Intravenous Drug Guide)
<P style="MARGIN: 0px">Updated in a new edition for 2011-2012, this Intravenous drug guide provides safe, effective, current,and accurate I.V. drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, it details all intravenous medications with preparation and administration so complete - no other IV resource is necessary. All drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names. Some additional features include: </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <LI>Critical dosage, preparation, and administration adjustments by relevant clinical indication, weight, and age, including clear and easy-to-read dosing tables where applicable <LI>Comprehensive incompatibilities for solution, additive and Y-site preparations <LI>Clear and easy-to-read dosing tables for chemotherapeutic drugs according to National Cancer Institute toxicity scales <LI>National Institute of Health recommendations for handling cytotoxic drugs <LI>FDA pregnancy categories <LI>Clinically relevant adverse effects, contraindications, and cautions <LI>Important assessment guidelines and monitoring parameters <LI>Comprehensive patient and family teaching guidelines <LI>Clear, precise nursing implications for assessment and monitoring patients <LI>Unique glossary of key terms, clinical conditions, and associated signs and symptoms</LI> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">This is a perefect resource for practicing nurses! </P>