Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012 (2nd Edition)

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!

Wilson is Professor and Director of the Department of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans. She holds a BS in Biology, a MS in Biology, a BS in Nursing, and a Master of Nursing degree, also a Ph.D. in Curriculum and instruction.