Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice Second Edition

by ; ;
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-07-01
Publisher(s): Oncology Nursing Society
List Price: $75.00

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

This valuable reference book is the number-one resource for chemotherapy administration! Presented in an outline format most nurses prefer, this evidence-based resource details principles of chemotherapy and biotherapy; cancer therapy goals and response; fundamentals of administration; pretreatment, treatment, care of the patient receiving cancer therapy, side effects, and more. Also included are tables and figures such as treatment schedules (with dose category and determination charts) as well as nursing and chemotherapy flow charts, information on safe management of chemotherapy in the home, clinical practicum and evaluations, and much more.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Abbreviations Used in This Manual xi
Generic Medications and Brand-Name Equivalents xii
Introduction
1(12)
Definition of cancer
1(1)
Treatment modalities
2(1)
The drug development process
3(5)
Ethical issues related to cancer therapy
8(1)
Legal issues related to cancer therapy
9(4)
Cancer Therapy Goals and Response
13(5)
Goals of cancer therapy
13(1)
Factors affecting response to treatment
13(1)
Measuring response
14(4)
Principles of Chemotherapy
18(18)
Life cycle of cells
18(1)
Chemotherapeutic agents
18(18)
Principles of Biotherapy
36(17)
Theory of immune surveillance
36(1)
Methods of biotherapeutic action
36(1)
Categories of biotherapy
36(1)
Therapeutic uses for biotherapeutic agents
36(1)
Supportive uses for biotherapeutic agents
36(1)
Uses for biotherapeutic agents in research
36(8)
Biotherapeutic strategies
44(1)
Actions of the immune system
44(1)
Types of immune response
44(2)
Cells of the immune system
46(2)
Tumor escape mechanisms
48(1)
Angiogenesis and antiangiogenic agents
49(1)
Principles of radioimmunotherapy
49(1)
Toxin-conjugated molecules
49(4)
Fundamentals of Administration
53(25)
Safe handling
53(10)
Treatment schedule
63(5)
Pretreatment
68(2)
Treatment
70(8)
Immediate Complications of Cytotoxic Therapy
78(11)
Extravasation
78(5)
Flare reaction
83(1)
Hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis
83(3)
Patient and family education
86(3)
Care of the Patient Receiving Cancer Therapy
89(4)
Patient education
89(1)
Toxicity management
89(4)
Side Effects of Cancer Therapy
93(126)
Myelosuppression
93(16)
Gastrointestinal and mucosal side effects
109(30)
Alopecia
139(1)
Fatigue
140(4)
Cardiac toxicity
144(23)
Pulmonary toxicity
167(13)
Hemorrhagic cystitis
180(2)
Hepatotoxicity
182(4)
Nephrotoxicity
186(6)
Neurotoxicity
192(5)
Pancreatitis
197(1)
Alterations in sexuality and reproductive function
198(8)
Cutaneous toxicity
206(1)
Ocular toxicity
206(7)
Secondary malignancies
213(6)
Post-Treatment Care
219(7)
General principles
219(1)
Classification of effects
219(1)
Nursing assessment
219(6)
Collaborative management
225(1)
The Clinical Practicum
226(1)
Course description
226(1)
Course objectives
226(1)
Clinical activities
226(1)
Evaluation
226(1)
Appendices
227(12)
Appendix 1. Nursing Flow Sheet
227(4)
Appendix 2. Chemotherapy Flow Sheet
231(2)
Appendix 3. Safe Management of Chemotherapy in the Home
233(2)
Appendix 4. Progression of Intravenous Extravasation
235(1)
Appendix 5. Clinical Practicum Evaluation: Part I
236(1)
Appendix 6. Clinical Practicum Evaluation: Part II
237(2)
Index 239

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.