Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants

By Karen Anderson and Karen Anderson MSN RN

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to safely administer medications Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants, 3rd Edition, guides you through the principles and techniques of drug administration for common drugs and over-the-counter medications. Coverage includes topics such as basic pharmacology, the most prescribed drugs for conditions across all body systems, delegation and lifespan considerations, ethics and laws, and math skills for accurate dosage calculation. Written by nursing educator Karen Anderson, this text is a complete guide to the medication assistant's role, function, and scope of practice.Clear, easy-to-read writing style makes it easy to understand what you've read.Step-by-step instructions for procedures include sections covering quality of life, pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedureColor illustrations and photographs depict key ideas, concepts, and procedure stepsDocumentation reporting and recording is discussed for each drugDelegation Guidelines describe the information you need from the nurse and care plan before giving a drugPromoting Safety and Comfort boxes highlight guidelines for the Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) in providing optimal patient care when administering drugsFocus on Communication boxes suggest what to say and questions to ask when interacting with patients, residents, family, and nursing staffFocus on Older Persons boxes provide age-specific considerations when administering drugs to older patientsKey Terms and Key Abbreviations are defined at the beginning of each chapterReview Questions in each chapter help you evaluate your comprehension, with answers provided on the Evolve companion websiteArithmetic Review in the appendix covers the basic math skills needed for calculating and checking medication dosagesNEW Updated drug content includes current brand names, dosages, therapeutic effects, and side effectsNEW Updated review questions are included on the Evolve companion website

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443434417
• ISBN13: 9780443434419
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 400 Pages