"This comprehensive reference is designed for the generalist nurse administering cancer therapy in non-oncology settings such as medical and surgical floors. Major topics include chemotherapy, biotherapy, moleculary targeted therapies, transplants, therapy in the non-malignant condition, a brief overview of drugs, safe administration, and competency issues and resources. There is no other reference currently available that specifically c ..."
"Written especially for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2018 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.C ..."
"Written especially for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2016 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. ..."
Targeted Cancer Therapy(1st Edition) A Handbook for Nurses by GailM. Wilkes Paperback, 354 Pages, Published 2010 by Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-7211-6, ISBN: 0-7637-7211-9
"Targeted Cancer Therapy: A Handbook for Nurses is an essential guide for nurses interested in the latest discoveries in oncology. Covering the most recent treatment option of transforming cancer into a chronic illness, Targeted Cancer Therapy provides nurses with the information they need to understand this and future developments in the field. This comprehensive but easy-to-understand text takes nurses through foundational concepts in ..."
"Written especially for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2013 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. ..."
"Written especially 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. ..."
"Written Expressly For Nurses Caring For Patients With Cancer, The 2010 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. An Essential Reference Updated Annually, The Text Provides Valuable Information On Effective Symptom Management, Patient Education, And Chemotherapy Administra ..."
"2008 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook is a comprehensive nursing resource for assessment, intervention, and patient education in the administration of oncology drugs. This text reviews drug information from the nurse's point of view, and helps the nurse focus on minimizing toxicity. This essential reference provides valuable information on effective symptom management and chemotherapy administration for the oncology nurse. Revised annuall ..."
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"This abbreviated edition of the larger textbook presents the most commonly used cancer chemotherapeutic agents. It includes all side effect information for 45-plus drugs in easy-to-read tables and appendices, as well as care plans (diagnosis, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, and specific interventions) for each medication and 13 related toxicities. The appendices comprise a chemotherapy checklist and nursing guidelines, extr ..."
"Written expressly for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2009 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. An essential reference updated annually, the text provides valuable information on effective symptom management, patient education, and chemotherapy administra ..."
"Written especially for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2020-2021 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 administrat ..."
"Written expressly for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2012 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. ..."
"2006 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook is a comprehensive nursing resource for assessment, intervention, and patient education in the administration of oncology drugs. This text reviews drug information from the nurse's point of view, and helps the nurse focus on minimizing toxicity. This essential reference provides valuable information on effective symptom management and chemotherapy administration for the oncology nurse. Updated annuall ..."
"Current knowledge of the drugs used in cancer care is critical for today's practicing nurse. Drugs covered are described in terms of their mechanism of action, metabolism, drug interactions, laboratory effects/interference, and special considerations. Potential toxicities, side effects, and the nursing process are detailed."
"Nurses are actively involved in all phases of cancer management, inclu ding pharmacologic management, symptom management, and management of c omplications of disease and treatment. This comprehensive reference fo cuses on the nursing process throughout, and uses it as a framework fo r assessment, intervention, and patient education. The 2000 edition of "Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook" has been updated to include new chem otherapy drugs ..."
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"Written especially for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2015 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. ..."