Pocket I.V. Drugs / Edition 1

by Gladdi Tomlinson RN, MSN, Deborah A. Ennis MSN, RN, CNE

Overview

Everything you need to know about IV drugs… all in your pocket. This handy, spiral-bound guide features monographs for all of the most common IV drugs in an easy-to-use format that’s organized alphabetically by generic drug name. You’ll also have valuable information on drug calculations, safe administration techniques, and compatibilities at your fingertips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803626843
Publisher:	F.A. Davis Company
Publication date:	10/11/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	3.50(w) x 5.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA

Table of Contents

• Basics
• Abbreviations/Definitions
• Assessment
• Calculations
• Administration techniques
• IV Push technique
• IV Piggyback (IVPB) technique
• Flushing IV catheters
• Monographs
• Common adult and pediatric dose
• Classification & indications (uses)
• Reconstitution information
• Compatible solutions
• IV push and IVPB indications
• IV push rate
• IV infusion time
• Special considerations and additional information
• Compatibility
• Interactions
• Charts