Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012 (2nd ed.)

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!