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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Chemoprophylaxis is of questionable efficacy 2 weeks after occurrence of the
index case. 2. Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of rifampin
for chemoprophylaxis is 20 mg/kg (maximum of 600 mg), given orally once daily ...
Chemoprophylaxis is of questionable efficacy 2 weeks after occurrence of the
index case. 2. Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of rifampin
for chemoprophylaxis is 20 mg/kg (maximum of 600 mg), given orally once daily ...
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 320
Patients should be encouraged to keep an up-to-date list of medications with
dosage and usage schedules. Older adults, particularly if visually or cognitively
impaired, should be asked to bring all medications for inspection at each health-
care ...
Patients should be encouraged to keep an up-to-date list of medications with
dosage and usage schedules. Older adults, particularly if visually or cognitively
impaired, should be asked to bring all medications for inspection at each health-
care ...
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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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