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Mosby's Oncology Drug Reference

Author : Robert J. Ignoffo

Publisher : Mosby

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,38 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780323028189

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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.



Mosby's Oncology Drug Reference- CD-ROM PDA Software

Author : Robert Ignoffo

Publisher : Mosby

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,90 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Antimitotic agents

ISBN : 9780323029353

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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.



Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book

Author : Susan Maloney-Newton

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 1410 pages

File Size : 48,54 MB

Release : 2008-04-10

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323079342

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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..



Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions

Author : Maryanne Hochadel

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 2532 pages

File Size : 15,90 MB

Release : 2015-04-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323311032

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If you work as a health professional, this is the drug handbook you need! Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition makes it easy to look up the drugs your patients and clients are taking and understand how those drugs may affect treatment. Over 900 concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically by generic name for quick access to the most important information on administering drugs and keeping your patients safe. This edition includes coverage of 49 new drugs plus an enhanced companion website which not only has new features on EMS drugs and the top 200 drugs, but is packed with practical resources for everyday use. No health professional should be without this portable drug guide! www.mosbydrugref.com companion website includes additional coverage of topics such as drugs of abuse, a full-color pill atlas, herbal remedy monographs, medication math exercises, audio pronunciations of generic drug names, and an audio glossary of terms and definitions, plus new coverage including EMS Drugs, the Top 200 drugs, and Vaccination/Immunization schedules. Alphabetical organization of drugs by generic name - and a two-color design - save time in finding need-to-know details for day-to-day practice. Precautions and Considerations sections include key information written specifically for health professions practitioners. Drug storage information identifies those drugs in which extra care is needed to maintain potency. Lifespan content provides the answers you need when working with elderly, pediatric, and adult populations. Useful appendices make it easy to look up topics including normal laboratory values and FDA pregnancy categories. Icons call attention to special drug information including high alert warnings and IV compatibilities/incompatibilities. NEW! 49 new drugs are added - for a total of over 900 drug monographs - supplying you with the most current and inclusive drug information. UPDATED drug list adds newly approved drugs and deletes drugs that have been recalled or discontinued to ensure that drug information is clinically accurate, relevant, and current.



Mosby's 2024 Nursing Drug Reference - E-Book

Author : Linda Skidmore-Roth

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 1523 pages

File Size : 21,11 MB

Release : 2023-04-24

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0443121214

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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.



Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book

Author : Susan Newton

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 528 pages

File Size : 18,66 MB

Release : 2016-09-10

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323449115

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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.



Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions - E-Book

Author : Mosby

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 1792 pages

File Size : 33,5 MB

Release : 2015-03-18

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323311040

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If you work as a health professional, this is the drug handbook you need! Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition makes it easy to look up the drugs your patients and clients are taking and understand how those drugs may affect treatment. Over 900 concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically by generic name for quick access to the most important information on administering drugs and keeping your patients safe. This edition includes coverage of 49 new drugs plus an enhanced companion website which not only has new features on EMS drugs and the top 200 drugs, but is packed with practical resources for everyday use. No health professional should be without this portable drug guide! www.mosbydrugref.com companion website includes additional coverage of topics such as drugs of abuse, a full-color pill atlas, herbal remedy monographs, medication math exercises, audio pronunciations of generic drug names, and an audio glossary of terms and definitions, plus new coverage including EMS Drugs, the Top 200 drugs, and Vaccination/Immunization schedules. Alphabetical organization of drugs by generic name — and a two-color design — save time in finding need-to-know details for day-to-day practice. Precautions and Considerations sections include key information written specifically for health professions practitioners. Drug storage information identifies those drugs in which extra care is needed to maintain potency. Lifespan content provides the answers you need when working with elderly, pediatric, and adult populations. Useful appendices make it easy to look up topics including normal laboratory values and FDA pregnancy categories. Icons call attention to special drug information including high alert warnings and IV compatibilities/incompatibilities. NEW! 49 new drugs are added — for a total of over 900 drug monographs — supplying you with the most current and inclusive drug information. UPDATED drug list adds newly approved drugs and deletes drugs that have been recalled or discontinued to ensure that drug information is clinically accurate, relevant, and current.



Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions

Author : Mosby

Publisher : Mosby

Page : 1568 pages

File Size : 41,89 MB

Release : 2017-09-28

Category :

ISBN : 9780323320696

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Preceded by: Mosby's drug reference for health professions / writer and consultant, MaryAnne Hochadel. 5th ed. c2016.



Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor - E-Book

Author : Susan Maloney-Newton

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 546 pages

File Size : 37,33 MB

Release : 2023-09-05

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323936644

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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.



Mosby's Drug Consult for Health Professions

Author : Mosby

Publisher : Mosby

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,6 MB

Release : 2005-11

Category : Chemotherapy

ISBN : 9780323034630

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Concise and portable, this drug handbook covers almost 750 generic drugs plus all associated trade-name drugs. Information is organized alphabetically by generic name, and includes details that are current and clinically relevant. Monographs are derived from the Mosby's Drug Consult database, which contains the most current FDA-approved drug information. Presents key details on approximately 750 generic drugs (encompassing all associated trade names). Features a functional two-color design that highlights key information for quick, easy reference. Organizes drug monographs alphabetically, by generic name. Monographs are written in an abbreviated quick-reference style for easy use. Highlights common and life-threatening side effects for easy identification. Highlights considerations that require special attention. Identifies drugs which may not be crushed with a special "Do Not Crush" icon. Includes herbal interactions highlighted by a special icon. Offers lifespan content making it useful for all patient ages, with thorough coverage of geriatric, pediatric, and pregnancy considerations throughout. Gives storage information, of great importance for the home-health worker and EMT. Handbook is concise and portable, for easy transport by home-health workers, EMTs and clinicians. Offers a flexible, water-resistant cover for durability in the clinical setting. Offers free quarterly updates on a companion website, with abbreviated monographs for recently released drugs, alerts for drug withdrawals and drug safety, and links to related sites.