Oncology Nursing Secrets

Name: Oncology Nursing Secrets
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ISBN: 9780323044578

ISBN-10: 0323044573

ISBN-13: 9780323044578

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Rose A. Gates, Regina M. Fink

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Using a question-and-answer format, this book provides a practical collection of pearls of wisdom and tricks of the trade to enhance your oncology nursing skills and aid in effective decision-making when caring for your patients. It may also be utilized as a review tool for the Oncology Certified Nursing (OCN) examination. Written by experts in the field, this reference provides insightful answers, bulleted lists, and tables. Written by experts in the field An ideal rapid reference An excellent review tool for the certification exam Question and Answer format is informal and engaging Answers, lists, and tables make the book enjoyable and easy to read Five chapters:…

Book details

List price: $61.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 8/6/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 688
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English




Cancer Overview



Carcinogenesis and Genetics



Cancer Prevention and Detection



Diagnosis and Staging



Treating Cancer



Surgical Oncology



Radiation Therapy



Principles of Chemotherapy



Tips for Administering Chemotherapy



Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant



Biologic and Targeted Therapy



Clinical Trials



Blood Components



Vascular Access Devices (VAD)



Complementary and Alternative (CAM) Therapies



Hematological Malignancies



Hodgkin Lymphoma



Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)



Multiple Myeloma



Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma



Solid Tumors



AIDS-related Malignancies



Bladder Cancer



Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas



Brain Tumors



Breast Cancer



Colorectal Cancer (CRC)



Endocrine Cancers



Gastric, Pancreatic, Hepatocellular and Gallbladder Cancers



Gynecologic Cancers



Head and Neck Cancers



Lung Cancer



Malignant Melanoma



Prostate Cancer



Renal Cell Carcinoma



Testicular Cancer



Cancer of Unknown Primary Sites (CUPs)



Symptom Management



Depression, Distress, and Anxiety



Diarrhea and Constipation



Fatigue



Lymphedema



Mucositis



Nausea and Vomiting



Nutritional Support



Organ Toxicities and Late Effects



Pain Management



Palliative Care



Sexuality



Sleep-Wake Disturbances



Oncologic Emergencies



Cardiac Tamponade



Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)



Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HCM)



Infections in Cancer Patients



Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)



Spinal Cord Compression



Superior Vena Cava Syndrome



Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)



Caring for the Person with Cancer



Cancer and Pregnancy



Culture and Ethnicity



Religion and Spirituality



Family and Caregiver Coping



Survivorship



Hospice Care



Advance Directives, End of Life Decisions, and Ethical Dilemmas



Caring for the Caregiver