Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants

By Sheila A. Sorrentino and Sheila A. Sorrentino PhD RN

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to give medication with this new easy-to-read textbook. Thorough and complete, this text covers all of the basic principles and techniques of medication administration. It also provides an overview of common drugs, their effects and side effects, and key safety issues that include medication interactions, common errors, over-the-counter medications, and medication use in older adults.Clear, easy-to-read writing style makes it easy to understand what you've readAttractive, full-color presentation keeps your interestHundreds of full-color drawings and photos illustrate key techniques and conceptsFocus on Communication boxes show you how to clearly communicate with patients and residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortableFocus on Older Persons boxes prepare you to address the special needs, considerations, and circumstances of older patientsPromoting Safety and Comfort boxes explain measures and cautions you can use to improve patient safety and comfortProcedures are divided into manageable segments with step-by-step instructions to follow for each skillDelegation Guidelines prepare you for the responsibilities of specific delegated tasksArithmetic Review in the Appendix reviews the basic math skills you need for calculating and checking medication dosagesUNIQUE Key Abbreviations and Acronyms at the beginning of each chapter familiarize you with commonly used abbreviationsKey Terms defined at the beginning of each chapter prepare you to better understand chapter contentChapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate your learningWorkbook available separately contains a wide variety of exercises and activities to enhance and evaluate your learning

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323046878
• ISBN13: 9780323046879
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.8"