Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services: Put Prevention Into PracticeA practical & comprehensive reference on clinical preventive services -- screening tests for the early detection of disease, immunizations, prophylaxis & counseling. Consice discussions & strategies for brief, targeted preventive interventive actions in 60 short chapters. Excellent for the practicing clinician & a useful text for health professions students of all disciplines. Tables. Index. |
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Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of rifampin for
chemoprophylaxis is 20 mg/kg (maximum of 600 mg), ... The recommended
dosage for infants younger than 1 month is not established, although some
experts recommend ...
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of rifampin for
chemoprophylaxis is 20 mg/kg (maximum of 600 mg), ... The recommended
dosage for infants younger than 1 month is not established, although some
experts recommend ...
Page 77
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of IG for
immunocompetent individuals is 0.25 mL/kg of body weight (maximum dose: 15
mL) given intramuscularly. The recommended dosage for immunocompromised
patients is 0.5 ...
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of IG for
immunocompetent individuals is 0.25 mL/kg of body weight (maximum dose: 15
mL) given intramuscularly. The recommended dosage for immunocompromised
patients is 0.5 ...
Page 247
Dosage and Administration: Several different regimens for hormone replacement
have been developed. ... The most common initial oral dosage in the United
States is 0.625 mg of conjugated estrogen taken every day. For women who
cannot ...
Dosage and Administration: Several different regimens for hormone replacement
have been developed. ... The most common initial oral dosage in the United
States is 0.625 mg of conjugated estrogen taken every day. For women who
cannot ...
Page 260
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of amantadine for adults
65 years of age or older is 100 mg daily. For adults and children aged 9 to 64
years, the recommended dosage is 100 mg twice daily. If unacceptable side
effects ...
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of amantadine for adults
65 years of age or older is 100 mg daily. For adults and children aged 9 to 64
years, the recommended dosage is 100 mg twice daily. If unacceptable side
effects ...
Page 319
Flow sheets or summary lists should be used in patient charts to document
prescription and nonprescription medication dosages, frequencies, dates of use,
and adverse reactions. A computerized medication list, if available, is helpful for
this ...
Flow sheets or summary lists should be used in patient charts to document
prescription and nonprescription medication dosages, frequencies, dates of use,
and adverse reactions. A computerized medication list, if available, is helpful for
this ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services: Put Prevention Into Practice |
| Author | DIANE Publishing Company |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | DIANE Publishing, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0788122940, 9780788122941 |
| Length | 342 pages |
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