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Some mistakes, July 18, 2010
This review is from: Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 1e (Spiral-bound)
After reading good reviews, I asked for and received this book as a birthday present late last year. As I flipped through the first section (Pharmacology), however, I noticed some glaring mistakes and omissions which have made me doubt the veracity of the info throughout the whole book.
Some mistakes: dexamethazone is listed as 'long acting' IM, IV, SC, PO, while Depo-Medrol is listed as intermediate acting (along with prednisone); pimobendan listed as 'available in Canada and Europe'--t's been available in this country for quite a few years, and this is the 2009 edition I'm reviewing; benazepril is listed as an "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme" (!) rather than an ACE-inhibitor, while enalapril is listed as an ACE-I all by itself; enalapril is listed as 'give on an empty stomach'; Pepto-Bismol carries no warning not to use in cats; and the most egregious mistake is listing methylene blue as a reversal agent for Valium! Yep, it's listed in the 'antidotes and reversing agents' section, and of course doesn't carry a warning about how it kills cats. There is no mention of flumazenil so I don't know what was supposed to be listed as a reversal for benzodiazepines. The methylene blue is probably in there as an antidote for acetominophen toxicity though it has largely been supplanted by n-acetylcysteine b/c of safety issues.
Some omissions: imipenem/meropenem from antibiotics; fentanyl from opioids; atenolol and sotalol not listed as beta-blockers (these are the two most commonly used in cats & dogs); mexiletine and sotalol from anti-arrhythmics (the two most common used PO in dogs); fenbendazole is now an accepted treatment for Giardia (not listed as such); hydrochlorathiazide from diuretics; maropitant from anti-emetics; xylazine from emetics.
I would hesitate to trust the book now because I can see so many errors in the info I'm already familiar with--who knows how many mistakes are in the info I am not familiar with? The purpose of a reference book isn't, of course, to read and then have to verify the info independently; I just want to read it and trust it which I certainly can't do now (seriously, methylene blue??).
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Well worth it!, November 24, 2008
This review is from: Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 1e (Spiral-bound)
This book quickly became a part of the daily routine at work and it is the perfect fit for your pocket. As an assistant studying to become a technician, I find the PDQ to be an invaluable tool.Whether you are just starting out as a tech, or have been one for a while now, you owe it to yourself and your patients to check this one out!!! Dr. Margi knew excatly what we needed and did a great job putting this one together. 2 thumbs up!!!
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Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, April 16, 2009
This review is from: Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 1e (Spiral-bound)
Since I purchased this little pocket book I have found it invaluable. Not only for me but I've purchased another 4 of these books for fellow Veterinary Nurses. It is great for study or just for day to day references. Whether you're a seasoned veterinary professional or just starting out, this little pocket book is for you!
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