Description
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to give medication safely under the supervision of licensed health care providers. This thorough and complete text covers all of the basic principles and techniques of medication administration. It also provides an overview of common drugs, their effects and side effects, and key safety issues that include medication interactions, common errors, over-the-counter medications, and medication use in older adults. The material is accurate, easy to read, and packed with tips to prepare you for success.
Product Details
Reference
34306
EAN13
9780323046879
ISBN
9780323046879
Data sheet
Publication date
2008
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
512
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
1089
1. The Medication Assistant 2. Delegation 3. Ethics and Laws 4. Assisting With the Nursing Process 5. Body Structure and Function 6. Basic Pharmacology 7. Life Span Considerations 8. Medication Orders and Prescriptions 9. Medication Safety 10. Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal Drugs 11. Topical Drugs 12. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Inhaled Drugs 13. Vaginal and Rectal Drugs 14. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System 15. Drugs Used for Mental Health Problems 16. Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders 17. Drugs Used to Manage Pain 18. Drugs Used to Lower Lipids 19. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension 20. Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias 21. Drugs Used to Treat Angina, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Heart Failure 22. Drugs Used for Diuresis 23. Drugs Used to Treat Thrombo-Embolic Disorders 24. Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Diseases 25. Drugs Used to Treat Gastro-Esophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease 26. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, and Diarrhea 27. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes and Thyroid Disease 28. Cortico-Steroids and Gonadal Hormones 29. Drugs Used for Mens and Womens Health 30. Drugs Used to Treat Urinary System Disorders 31. Drugs Used to Treat Eye Disorders 32. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cancer 33. Drugs Affecting Muscles and Joints 34. Drugs Used to Treat Infections 35. Nutrition and Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy Review Question Answers Appendix A: Arithmetic Review Appendix B: Isolation Precautions Appendix C: Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Glossary Key Abbreviations