Basic medication administration skills / Lena L. Deter.

Author/creator Deter, Lena L.
Format Book
Publication InfoClifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, ©2006.
Descriptionxxv, 622 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction to medication administration -- Role of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in medication administration -- Regulatory issues -- Ethical and legal issues -- Introduction to medications -- Medication orders -- Transcription of health care provider orders -- Principles of medication administration -- Administration of non-parenteral medications -- Vital signs -- Body organization and systems -- Medications for the treatment of infections -- Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents -- Antineoplastic agents -- Vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements -- Psychotropic medications -- Medications for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders -- Medications for the treatment of respiratory disorders -- Medications for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders -- Medications for the treatment of genitourinary disorders -- Medications for the treatment of disorders of the endocrine system -- Medications for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders -- Medications for the treatment of disorders of the nervous system and Alzheimer's disease -- Medications for treatment of disorders of the reproductive system -- Eye medications -- Topical medications -- Substance abuse -- Additional considerations -- Math review.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 593) and index.
LCCN 2005008090
ISBN1401825958 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WB 340 D479B 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold