Author: Barbara B. Hodgson

Publisher: W B Saunders Company

Published: 2006-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781416040972

The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook (SNDH) 2007--PDA Software contains the full contents of the SNDH 2007, available as a CD-ROM or downloadable version with several bonus components. The PDA version of the SNDH allows nurses to access the contents of the print version of the SNDH in clinical settings. Powered by Skyscape, this software offers extensive cross-linking and search capabilities in addition to all the important information in the book. Presents over 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs. Thoroughly updated to include the latest drug information. Includes full drug entries for 14 newly approved drugs by the FDA to provide the user with the most current drug information. High-Alert Drugs icon to caution nurses to use extra care in administering drugs most likely to cause adverse side effects. New interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information included throughout as needed to ensure safe drug administration. New features to promote safe drug administration, such as Tall Man Spellings. New appendix on P450 inducers and inhibitors provides even more drug information. Includes a Drugs by Disorder feature that lists the most commonly used drugs for specific disorders. Powered by Skyscape, the software offers complete, comprehensive cross-linking between all Skyscape products, a full text search function, intuitive navigation, built-in display adjustment tools, and is compatible with the Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Pocket PC as well as numerous other operating systems.