Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants

Author:
Sheila A. Sorrentino; Leighann Remmert
Format:
Softcover

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Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants Out of stock

Short description

Introduces you to the basic principles and techniques for medication administration. This text presents an overview of common medications and their effects and side-effects, as well as key safety issues such as medication interactions, medication errors, over-the-counter medications, and medication use in older adults.

Long description

With a clear, approachable writing style and a vibrant full-color presentation, Mosbys Textbook for Medication Assistants introduces you to the basic principles and techniques for successful medication administration. This easy-to-use text presents an overview of common medications and their effects and side-effects, as well as key safety issues such as medication interactions, medication errors, over-the-counter medications, and medication use in older adults all of the information you need to be a successful medication assistant!

Product details

Publisher:
MOSBY
ISBN:
9780323046879
Publication date:
October 2008
Length:
274mm
Width:
216mm
Thickness:
20mm
Weight:
1089g
Edition:
illustrated edition
Pages:
512
Illustrations:
Illustrated
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • 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 Appendix A: Arithmetic Review Appendix B: Isolation Precautions Appendix C: Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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