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The Lexicomp Drug Information Handbook for Oncology supports the needs of oncology professionals involved in prescribing, preparing, and administering therapy. This handbook provides healthcare professionals with vital information on antineoplastic agents, ancillary medications, combination chemotherapy regimens, and dosing protocols. Oncology drug monographs contain concise fields of pharmacology detail, including a Combination Regimens field in specific monographs that provides references to applicable chemotherapy regimens. The Special Topics section reviews cancer-related issues, such as the management of EGFR inhibitor toxicities: dermatologic, ocular, and gastrointestinal; venous thromboembolism in the cancer patient; chronic pain management (cancer); hospice (end of life) care; palliative care medicine (cancer); hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; management of infections; safe handling of hazardous drugs; and emetogenic potential of antineoplastic agents in children. The Appendix adds valuable information on conversions, renal function tests, comparative drug charts, and laboratory reference values for adults.

The Pediatric & Neonatal Dosing Handbook with International Trade Names Index includes more than 1,000 drug monographs featuring concise fields of information specific to neonates and children. It follows a convenient, dictionary-like format, with drug products alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by brand names and index terms. Clear, concise, and relevant Lexicomp drug information is supplemented by an extensive Appendix of comparative charts, tables and supportive information; a Therapeutic Category & Key Word Index; and an index of international trade names from more than 100 countries.

Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the Drug Information Handbook is chosen daily by healthcare professionals as their resource to help improve medication safety and enhance patient care. This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with drug products organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by U.S. and Canadian brand names and index terms. Clinicians have access to more than 1600 drug monographs, each offering up to 45 fields of information specific to a particular medication. Supplementing the drug information is an extensive Appendix, offering helpful treatment guidelines and therapy recommendations, and a Pharmacologic Category Index.

The Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 21st edition, is a valuable resource for healthcare providers facing the challenges of appropriate medication use in older adults. This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced. Monographs feature geriatric-sensitive information, including drug interactions and drug closing in the elderly, in adults, and in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment. They also include the latest Beers Criteria (2015 update) for risk assessment of drugs to avoid or use with caution in older adults. Endorsed by the American Pharmacist Association (APhA), the Geriatric Dosage Handbook is the choice of many leading clinicians to help improve medication safety and enhance patient care among the geriatric population. Includes: 1029 Total Drug Monographs; 40 Fields of Information per Monograph; More than 130 Appendix Pages.

The Drug Information Handbook, 22nd Edition, continues the Lexicomp tradition of delivering trusted, pharma-free pharmacotherapy knowledge to healthcare professionals. This resource follows a user-friendly, dictionary-like format, providing clinicians with fast access to clear, concise Lexicomp drug information. Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the Drug Information Handbook is relied on daily by clinicians everywhere to improve medication safety and enhance patient care. Benefits The Drug Information Handbook covers over 5,500 medications and features 41 new monographs and hundreds of updates to existing content. Each monograph encompasses up to 39 fields of information, including detailed content on dosage, drug interactions and adverse reactions. Supplementing the drug information is a comprehensive Appendix offering charts, tables, treatment guidelines and therapy recommendations and a Pharmacologic Category Index listing all drugs within their unique pharmacologic class.

"The Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index" contains all the content from Lexicomp's "Drug Information Handbook", plus Canadian and International drug monographs for use worldwide! Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association, (APhA), this easy-to-use reference is compiled especially for the pharmacist, physician or other healthcare professional requiring quick access to comprehensive drug information. Benefits: "The Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index, 21st Edition", contains 1741 drug monographs. Each monograph is supported by up to 37 fields of clinically important pharmacology detail, including dosage, drug interactions, pharmacologic category and warnings/precautions. Brand names are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph. Over 150 pages of appendix information is provided, including a Pharmacologic Category Index and an International Trade Names Index.

Lexicomp's "Manual of Pediatric Dentistry" is designed for all dental professionals looking for efficient diagnosis and treatment of the most frequent conditions occurring within pediatric dentistry. In response to market need, this written for dentists by dentists guide includes 14 tabbed chapters, 6 additional sub topics, and 180 photographs and images-making it the ideal chair side photographic reference for the most common pediatric dental issues. Benefits: With the recent growth in pediatric dentistry, this is the reference that general dentists have been searching for to competently and conscientiously treat children. This manual is designed for both reference and immediate feedback of clinical information, diagnosis, and treatment protocols. Topic areas include: sample prescriptions for antibiotics, fluoride and pain control including dosing and instructions for each age group; traumatic injuries to the teeth and jaws; preoperative sedation routines and administration; most likely emergencies in a pediatric setting; eruption charts; and, developmental tables.

Dental Office Medical Emergencies, A Manual of Office Response Protocols, is designed to assist the dentist in addressing any developing emergency situation by reinforcing basic life support techniques. This handy reference is intended for use by the dental office staff for preparedness training, as well as during times of crisis. THE BENEFITS: The best management of medical problems is always prevention. This reference provides information for the practicing dentist and dental personnel so that prevention and management of emergencies are part of the office knowledge base. The first section of the text describes office preparedness and addresses the development of protocol and training for management of potential office emergencies. The second section addresses specific dental office medical emergency situations defined by symptom analysis. This section is tabbed for quick access and includes: * Basic Action Plan for Stabilization * Loss of Consciousness * Respiratory Distress * Chest Pain * Allergic/Drug Reactions * Altered Sensation/Changes In Affect * Management of Acute Bleeding The third and final section of the text includes information on pre-procedural antibiotics and decision algorithms, oxygen delivery systems, and office protocols for occupational injuries. FEATURES: * Updated CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS) Guidelines * Considerations for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) * Animal and Human Bites Guidelines * Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines * Probiotics to Reduce Gastric Symptoms During Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy * Procedures and Protocols Defined by Symptom Analysis * Convenient Tabbed Paging System with 7 Topic Tabs and 14 Sub Tabs

Oral Soft Tissue Diseases, 5th Edition, is designed to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with oral soft tissue diseases. This is a visually-cued manual, organized into 9 convenient, tabbed sections providing a user-friendly format for the busy dental professional - a perfect chair-side reference. THE BENEFITS: Some oral soft tissue diseases exhibit distinctive clinical features and require little more than visual recognition to make an accurate diagnosis. Others share common features making an accurate diagnosis more challenging. Recognizing the clinical features most helpful in differentiating one lesion from another is an essential part of the diagnostic process. In this manual, each lesion is illustrated by one or more color photographs depicting typical clinical features and common variations. Recommendations for treatment and follow-up, including sample prescriptions and concise drug monographs, are included. Features * Over 100 Lesions * 6 Lesions New to this Edition: o Anesthetic Necrosis o Eruption Cyst o Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome o Transient Lingual Papillitis o Torus Mandibularis o Torus Palatinus * 269 Color Photographs * Sample Prescription Section * Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis-Preprocedural Guidelines for Dental Patients

"The Laboratory Test Handbook" bridges the gap between the practice of medicine and the clinical laboratory. This encyclopedic resource addresses questions laboratory workers have on the background and role of the procedures they perform. It also addresses the needs of other practicing healthcare providers who require a source of information about the laboratory and its results. This truly is a reference for all medical professionals who need rapid access to information about laboratory medicine.Lexi-Comp's "Laboratory Test Handbook" was originally developed through the efforts of a handful of community-based pathologists. Today's 5th edition represents contributions from over 50 medical professionals, reflecting state-of-the-art testing procedures available in contemporary medical practice. The organizational style of previous editions has been retained, presenting information about multiple aspects of each test, such as: when to order the test; what specimen to collect; patient preparation; how the test is commonly used; how to interpret the results; and, how useful the test is in practice. Features of this edition include: 960 tests; up to 25 fields of information per test; extensive cross-referencing of diseases and tests; acronyms and abbreviations glossary; key word index; alphabetical index; and, over 12,000 references to the medical literature.