Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012

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:



Critical dosage, preparation, and administration adjustments by relevant clinical indication, weight, and age, including clear and easy-to-read dosing tables where applicable
Comprehensive incompatibilities for solution, additive and Y-site preparations
Clear and easy-to-read dosing tables for chemotherapeutic drugs according to National Cancer Institute toxicity scales
National Institute of Health recommendations for handling cytotoxic drugs
FDA pregnancy categories
Clinically relevant adverse effects, contraindications, and cautions
Important assessment guidelines and monitoring parameters
Comprehensive patient and family teaching guidelines
Clear, precise nursing implications for assessment and monitoring patients
Unique glossary of key terms, clinical conditions, and associated signs and symptoms

This is a perefect resource for practicing nurses!