Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012

by Wilson, Billie A.; Shannon, Margaret T.; Shields, Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780135138977
• ISBN10: 0135138973
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-27
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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. Included are important nursing information: including adverse reactions, interactions, and side effects. This is an essential quick-reference for anyone in nursing field or studying to enter into it.Nursing professionals and students.

Table of Contents

Editorial Review Panel

Preface

Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs

Alphabetical Entries for Generic Intravenous Drugs

 

Appendix A. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances

Appendix B. FDA Pregnancy Categories

Appendix C. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms

Appendix D. Abbreviations

Appendix E. Recommendations for the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs

Appendix F. Toxicity Grades Associated with Chemotherapy

 

Bibliography

Index

Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart