Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy: A Reference Guide - Softcover

Tenenbaum RN MSN OCN, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0721667201 ISBN 13: 9780721667201

Publisher: Saunders, 1994

Synopsis

The award-winning guide to cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy! This New Edition reports on more than 80 agents now in use, advising readers on their preparation, administration, disposal, and toxicities. Nursing plans help care-givers anticipate, manageand minimize side-effects. An entire section on vascular access devices encourages trouble-free use. And 8 information - packed appendices list essential resources for both the client and nurse.

Now includes Biotherapy

New Chapters on biologic response modifiers, chemoprevention, late effects of chemotherapy/biotherapy, and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines.

New Appendices on World Health Organization modifiers and financial reimbursement programs.

Expanded coverage of hypersensitivity reactions, patient eduation, IV nursing, NAVAN, and pediatic oncology journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721667201
• ISBN 13: 9780721667201
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 634