Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference
- 1st Edition - October 6, 2003
- Latest edition
- Author: Shirley E. Otto
- Language: English
Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference is designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse. It contains the must-k… Read more
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Description
Description
Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference is designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse. It contains the must-know information in a quick access format.
To facilitate ease of use, the headings are in outline format with narrative text following. Topics are listed at the beginning of each chapter with corresponding book pages numbers.
The organization of the book is based around a symptom-management approach to oncology nurses. A chapter on pediatric cancers is included because adolescent patients are sometimes seen in adult care areas.
To facilitate ease of use, the headings are in outline format with narrative text following. Topics are listed at the beginning of each chapter with corresponding book pages numbers.
The organization of the book is based around a symptom-management approach to oncology nurses. A chapter on pediatric cancers is included because adolescent patients are sometimes seen in adult care areas.
Key features
Key features
- Practical, clinical information provided in a concise outline format.
- Clear, consistent organization makes information easy to find.
- Topics are listed at the beginning of each chapter with corresponding book pages numbers to facilitate ease of use.
- Written by an experienced practitioner and author.
- Oncologic Emergencies chapter details 12 different emergencies.
- Covers important end-of-life and psychosocial issues with chapters on Hospice & Palliative Care and Grief & Bereavement Issues.
- Includes chapters on support therapies such as Complementary, Alternative, & Herbal Medicine, Hormonal Therapy, and Nutrition.
- Symptom Management chapter helps practitioners identify and share important comfort information with patients.
- Appendix includes the most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic agents and pain medications for cancer patients.
- Spiral binding allows easy carrying and reference while in a clinical setting.
Readership
Readership
Primary: practicing oncology nurses and medical-surgical nurses practicing in hospitals, clinics, and home care
Secondary: undergraduate and graduate students in oncology
Broad: Because of its quick reference format and inexpensive price, this book will have broad appeal, including potential for special sales by pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.
Secondary: undergraduate and graduate students in oncology
Broad: Because of its quick reference format and inexpensive price, this book will have broad appeal, including potential for special sales by pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Unit I: General Cancer Principles & Concepts
1. Pathophysiology
2. Genetics
3. Epidemiology
4. Prevention, Screening, and Detection (PSD)
5. Diagnostic & Staging
6. Research and Cancer Clinical Trials
Unit II: Cancer Types
7. Brain and CNS Cancers
8. Breast Cancer
9. Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Colorectal
Esophagus
Gallbladder
Gastric
Liver
Pancreas
Small Intestine
10. Genitourinary Cancers
Bladder
Penile
Prostate
Renal
Testicular
11. Gynecological Cancers
Cervix
Ovary
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
Fallopian Tube
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
12. Head and Neck Cancers
13. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and related cancers
14. Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Hairy Cell Leukemia
15. Lung Cancers
16. Lymphoma
Hodgkin’s Disease
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
17. Multiple Myeloma
18. Skin Cancers
Basal Cell Cancer
Squamous Cell Cancer
Malignant Melanoma
19. Pediatric Cancers
Leukemia
Osteogenic Sarcoma
Ewing’s Sarcoma
Neuroblastoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinblastoma
Brain and Intraspinal Malignancies
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (MHL)
Hodgkins Disease (HD)
Wilms’ Tumor
Unit III: Cancer Treatment, Therapies, And Management
20. Surgical Oncology
21. Radiation Therapy
22. Chemotherapy
23. Biotherapy
24. Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
25. Pharmacological and Infusion Therapies
Antiemetics
Blood and Blood Products, Transfusion Therapies
Vascular Access Devices
26. Complementary, Alternative Therapies and Herbal Medicines
27. Hormonal Therapy
28. Nutrition
29. Symptom Management
Alopecia
Ascites
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Hemorrhagic Cystitis
Myelosuppression (Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia)
Mucositits, Stomatitis
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain Management
Peripheral Neuropathy
Reproductive and Sexuality Issues
Skin Care
Xerostomia
30. Hospice and Palliative Care
31. Grief and Bereavement Issues
Unit IV: Oncologic Emergencies
32. Oncologic Emergencies
Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Rupture
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Hypercalcemia
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Septic Shock
Spinal Cord Compression
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Syndrome Inappropriate Antiduretic Hormone
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Unit V: Resources
33. Cancer Resources
Dressings, Equipment, Infusion Pumps
Patient, Family, Caregiver Organizations and Resources
Pharmaceutical Indigent Drug Programs
Professional Organizations
Appendix: Commonly Used Medications
1. Pathophysiology
2. Genetics
3. Epidemiology
4. Prevention, Screening, and Detection (PSD)
5. Diagnostic & Staging
6. Research and Cancer Clinical Trials
Unit II: Cancer Types
7. Brain and CNS Cancers
8. Breast Cancer
9. Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Colorectal
Esophagus
Gallbladder
Gastric
Liver
Pancreas
Small Intestine
10. Genitourinary Cancers
Bladder
Penile
Prostate
Renal
Testicular
11. Gynecological Cancers
Cervix
Ovary
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
Fallopian Tube
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
12. Head and Neck Cancers
13. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and related cancers
14. Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Hairy Cell Leukemia
15. Lung Cancers
16. Lymphoma
Hodgkin’s Disease
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
17. Multiple Myeloma
18. Skin Cancers
Basal Cell Cancer
Squamous Cell Cancer
Malignant Melanoma
19. Pediatric Cancers
Leukemia
Osteogenic Sarcoma
Ewing’s Sarcoma
Neuroblastoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinblastoma
Brain and Intraspinal Malignancies
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (MHL)
Hodgkins Disease (HD)
Wilms’ Tumor
Unit III: Cancer Treatment, Therapies, And Management
20. Surgical Oncology
21. Radiation Therapy
22. Chemotherapy
23. Biotherapy
24. Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
25. Pharmacological and Infusion Therapies
Antiemetics
Blood and Blood Products, Transfusion Therapies
Vascular Access Devices
26. Complementary, Alternative Therapies and Herbal Medicines
27. Hormonal Therapy
28. Nutrition
29. Symptom Management
Alopecia
Ascites
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Hemorrhagic Cystitis
Myelosuppression (Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia)
Mucositits, Stomatitis
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain Management
Peripheral Neuropathy
Reproductive and Sexuality Issues
Skin Care
Xerostomia
30. Hospice and Palliative Care
31. Grief and Bereavement Issues
Unit IV: Oncologic Emergencies
32. Oncologic Emergencies
Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Rupture
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Hypercalcemia
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Septic Shock
Spinal Cord Compression
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Syndrome Inappropriate Antiduretic Hormone
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Unit V: Resources
33. Cancer Resources
Dressings, Equipment, Infusion Pumps
Patient, Family, Caregiver Organizations and Resources
Pharmaceutical Indigent Drug Programs
Professional Organizations
Appendix: Commonly Used Medications
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 6, 2003
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Shirley E. Otto
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant, Formerly Clinical Nurse Specialist, Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita, KS