1997-1998 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook: .

by Gail M. Wilkes, Karen Ingwersen

Oncology Nurses continue to be actively involved in all phases of cancer management, including pharmacologic management, symptom management, and management of complications of disease and treatment. The 1997-1998 edition of Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook has been updated to include new chemotherapy drugs and new drugs used in symptom management. The book provides easy to use, critical drug information for the practicing oncology nurse to use in areas such as the management of pain, and chemotherapy administration. In addition, the book contains updated resources such as a quick reference table for drugs used in the management of HIV infections, and drug interactions. This unique comprehensive reference focuses on the nursing process throughout, and uses it as a framework for assessment, intervention, and patient education.

752 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 1997