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. INDICE: 1. The Medication Assistant2. Delegation3. Ethics and Laws 4. Assisting With the Nursing Process5. Body Structure and Function6. Basic Pharmacology 7. Life Span Considerations 8. Medication Orders and Prescriptions9. Medication Safety 10. Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal Drugs11. Topical Drugs12. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Inhaled Drugs13. Vaginal and Rectal Drugs14. Drugs Affecting theNervous System15. Drugs Used for Mental Health Problems16. Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders17. Drugs Used to Manage Pain18. Drugs Used to Lower Lipids19. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension20. Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias21. Drugs Used to Treat Angina, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Heart Failure22. Drugs Used for Diuresis23. Drugs Used to Treat Thrombo-Embolic Disorders24. Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Diseases25. Drugs Used to Treat Gastro-Esophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease26. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, and Diarrhea27. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes and Thyroid Disease28. Cortico-Steroids and Gonadal Hormones29. Drugs Used for Men's and Women's Health30. Drugs Used to Treat Urinary System Disorders31. Drugs Used to Treat Eye Disorders32. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cancer 33. Drugs Affecting Muscles and Joints34. Drugs Used to Treat Infections35. Nutrition and Herbal and Dietary Supplement TherapyReview Question AnswersAppendix A: Arithmetic ReviewAppendix B: Isolation PrecautionsAppendix C: Bloodborne Pathogen StandardGlossaryKey Abbreviations
- ISBN: 978-0-323-04687-9
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 18/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés