"Completely revised and updated"--P. 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Section 1: Cancer treatment: Introduction to chemotherapy drugs -- Biologic response to modifier therapy -- -- Cytoprotective agents -- Molecularly targeted therapies -- Chemobiotherapy for noncancer diseases -- Section 2: Symptom management: Pain -- Nausea and vomiting -- Anorexia and cachexia -- Anxiety and depression -- Section 3: Complications: -- Managing tumor-related skeletal events and hypercalcemia -- Constipation -- Diarrhea -- Appendixes: Occupational exposure to hazardous drugs -- Common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE).
Summary:
"Written expressly for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2014 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook uniquely expresses drug therapy in terms of the nursing process: nursing diagnoses, etiologies of toxicities, and key points for nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Updated annually, this essential reference provides valuable information on effective symptom management, patient education, and chemotherapy administration." -- Publisher's description.
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