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Second Edition
By
Cynthia Chernecky, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Mother Helena Infortuna, MTS, BS, Saints Mary and Martha House, Wagener, SC
Denise Macklin, RNC, BSN, CRNI, President, Professional Learning Systems, Inc., Marietta, GA
Included in series
Saunders Nursing Survival Guide,
Description
A study and review aid for students struggling with this especially difficult subject area, this book offers a visual, straightforward
approach that clearly explains topics such as drug calculations; oral, IM, topical, and IV drug administration; and special topics such
as pediatric administration, advanced care, and technology. The 2nd edition features discussions on 30 new drugs, 25 new calculation
problems on dimensional analysis, a new feature on Medication Safety Errors in outer margins, as well as updated NCLEX examination-style
questions.
Contents
Part I Calculations
1. Mathematics Review
2. Systems of Measurement
3. Temperature Conversion
Part
II Drug Administration
4. General Principles of Medication Administration
5. Measurement and Administration
of Oral Medications
6. Intramuscular Drugs
7. Preparation and Administration of Powders
8. Administration
of Subcutaneous and Intradermal Drugs
9. Measurement and Administration of Topical Medications
10. Eye, Ear, and
Nose Medications
11. Administration of Rectal and Vaginal Medications
Part III Intravenous Administration
12.
Intravenous Therapy
13. Intravenous Additives
Part IV Special Topics
14. Special Medications
and Routes
15. Medications for Infants and Children
16. Advanced Care
17. Technology Associated with Drug
Administration
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 320 pages, publication date: NOV-2005
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-2877-2
ISBN-10: 1-4160-2877-3
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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