Convenient pocket-sized resource in three-column format provides the nurse with easy access "at your fingertips" drug information on more than 1,700 of the most commonly used drugs. The consistent tabular format provides generic and trade names alphabetically arranged, pharmacologic and therapeutic classes, pregnancy risk category, controlled substance schedule where applicable, indications and dosages, and key nursing considerations. New features include over 30 entries of newly approved drugs, a dangerous interaction appendix expanded to cover herbal product interactions, and an Alert logo to signal potential drug errors and other hazards. Drug updates found at "NDHnow.com.
Convenient pocket-sized resource in three-column format provides the nurse with easy access "at your fingertips" drug information on more than 1,700 of the most commonly used drugs. The consistent tabular format provides generic and trade names alphabetically arranged, pharmacologic and therapeutic classes, pregnancy risk category, controlled substance schedule where applicable, indications and dosages, and key nursing considerations. New features include over 30 entries of newly approved drugs, a dangerous interaction appendix expanded to cover herbal product interactions, and an Alert logo to signal potential drug errors and other hazards. Drug updates found at "NDHnow.com.
THE #1 Drug Guide for nurses & other clinicians...always dependable, always up to date! Look for these outstanding features: Completely updated nursing-focused drug monographs featuring 3,500 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs in an easy A-to-Z format NEW 32 brand-new FDA-approved drugs in this edition, including the COVID-19 drug remdesivir—tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy “NEW DRUGS” section for easy retrieval NEW Thousands of clinical updates—new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns Photoguide insert with images of 439 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules
A new and updated version of this best-selling resource! Jones and Bartlett Publisher’s 2011 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference! It provides: * Accurate, timely facts on hundreds of drugs from abacavir sulfate to Zyvox * Concise, consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically * No-nonsense writing style that speaks your language in terms you use everyday * Index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names for quick reference It has all the vital information you need at your fingertips: * Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule * Indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information * Incompatibilities, contraindications; interactions with drugs, food, and activities; and adverse reactions * Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points * Vital features include mechanism-of-action illustrations showing how drugs at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels and dosage adjustments help individualize care for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs * Warnings and precautions that keep you informed and alert
Jones & Bartlett Learning 2022 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference. Updated annually, it provides accurate and timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in a no-nonsense style that speaks your language in terms you use every day, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically.
A one-of-a-kind guide specifically for rehabilitation specialists! A leader in pharmacology and rehabilitation, Charles Ciccone, PT, PhD offers a concise, easy-to-access resource that delivers the drug information rehabilitation specialists need to know. Organized alphabetically by generic name, over 800 drug monographs offer the most up-to-date information on drug indications, therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and much more! A list of implications for physical therapy at the end of each monograph helps you provide the best possible care for your patients. It’s the perfect companion to Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition!
The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. New drug monographs cover 17 new FDA-approved drugs! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Highlighting of high-alert drugs helps promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm; an appendix includes drug names that sound alike or look alike. - UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve companion website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensive IV content features IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve, along with quarterly drug updates. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information promotes safe drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - List of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. - Callouts in a sample drug monograph highlight key features to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently. - NEW! Drug monographs for 17 new FDA-approved drugs equip you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.
Jones & Bartlett Learning 2021 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference. Updated annually, it provides accurate and timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in a no-nonsense style that speaks your language in terms you use every day, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically.
Jones & Bartlett Learning 2020 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference. Updated annually, it provides accurate and timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in a no-nonsense style that speaks your language in terms you use every day, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically.
