2011 Nurse's Drug Handbook
2011 Nurse's Drug Handbook

Author: Jones & Bartlett Learning,

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-06-29

Total Pages: 1266

ISBN-13: 1449653723

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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

Nurse's Pocket Drug Guide 2011
Nurse's Pocket Drug Guide 2011

Author: Judith Barberio

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill

Published: 2010-12-27

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780071737678

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Everything nurses need to know about 1000 common medications -- in one pocket-sized guide! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This very useful drug reference will easily fit in your lab coat pocket. The information is accurate and up to date. Due to size constraints, only the most frequently used medications are included in this book. This book retains its value by being revised yearly and maintaining a database of the most current information."--Doody's Review Service Specifically geared towards patient care and safety, this instant-access pocket guide provides registered nurses with essential, up-to-the-minute information on the selection and administration of 1000 commonly used medications.This nursing classic is revised annually to reflect approval of new drugs, changes in usage of current drugs, and withdrawal of older ones. Features: Organized alphabetically by generic drug name Mechanisms of action Common usage and dosage Side effects Drug interactions Nursing implications New drugs Patient education Expanded coverage of natural and herbal agents

Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2011
Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2011

Author: Billie Ann Wilson

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 1772

ISBN-13: 9780132149266

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With over 310 updates, the new 2011 edition of the PEARSON NURSE'S DRUG GUIDE providessafe, effective, current, and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, all drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names. Included are important clinical information for hundreds of drugs including adverse reactions, interactions, and side effects. FInd out why this is the only drug guide nurses need: ONLY handbook to identify prototype drugs! Dosages for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and patients with obesity and renal or hepatic impairment Clearly identified IV preparation and push, continuous, or intermittent administration information ONLY drug guide to include a glossary of key signs and symptoms for which nurses should monitor during assessment for side effects, interactions, and impact on lab results. The Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2011 also comes with an online companion version designed to assist nurses in providing drug information and nursing implications for patients in hospitals, clinics, and all community settings. The online version provides access to many more resources: All monographs from the book, including prototypes and newly approved drugs Printing capability for use in patient teaching or for quick reference Calculators to help nurses do conversions or calculate dosages and IV drip rates Audio pronunciation of prototype drug names A link to download trial versions of this drug guide and other references for mobile devices Access to drug updates, links to drug-related sites, drug-related tools Medication administration techniques Drug classifications Principles of pharmacology Common herbal remedies List of look-alike, sound-alike drugs

McGraw-Hill Nurses Drug Handbook, Seventh Edition
McGraw-Hill Nurses Drug Handbook, Seventh Edition

Author: Patricia Dwyer Schull

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-03-22

Total Pages: 1575

ISBN-13: 0071799435

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Best Value on the Market! The drug guide nurses count on to safely administer more than 4,000 drugs McGraw-Hill Nurse’s Drug Handbook, Seventh Edition provides everything nurses must know to protect themselves and their patients when administering drugs. The Handbook delivers the evidence base needed to administer more than 3,000 brandname and 1,000 generic drugs--along with important administration and monitoring instructions. The drug monographs are designed for easy understanding and quick access to essential facts. For the safest, most effective drug administration possible, you'll find: Full monographs on 1,000+ drugs, including 29 new ones NEW FDA black box warnings and adverse drug reactions Special icons pointing out hazardous and high-alert drugs Expanded 36-page safe drug administation insert Guidance on drug interactions including foods, herbals, and behavior NEW safety insert on sanctioned guidelines for timely administration of scheduled drugs and new appendix on current drug shortages

Nursing Cardiovascular Drug Handbook 2011
Nursing Cardiovascular Drug Handbook 2011

Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publisher: Lippincott Raven

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781451103113

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Based on the best-selling Nursing Drug Handbook, this compact handbook offers the latest information on a host of preventive, maintenance, and emergency/lifesaving cardiovascular and hematologic drugs. Nursing2011 Cardiovascular Drug Handbook features complete monographs on hundreds of antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, antilipidemics, diuretics, inotropics, vasodilators, vasopressors, miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs, antianemics, anticoagulants, blood derivatives, neutropenia drugs, platelet drugs, and thrombolytic enzymes. Each monograph provides generic and trade names, pronunciation key, pregnancy risk category, pharmacologic class, available forms, indications and dosages, administration, action, adverse reactions, interactions, contraindications and cautions, nursing considerations, patient teaching, and more. "

Nursing2012 Drug Handbook with Online Toolkit
Nursing2012 Drug Handbook with Online Toolkit

Author: Lippincott

Publisher: LWW

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609136192

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The 32nd edition of the best-selling, original drug handbook for nurses has been revised, updated, and completely redesigned—with generic drugs alphabetically arranged for even faster access to drug and patient care information! This reliable guide offers comprehensive information on more than 1,000 generic and 3,000 brand-name drugs, with special attention given to maintaining patient safety: readers will find tall-man lettering, prominent black box warnings and clinical alerts, overdose signs and symptoms, look-alike, sound-alike drugs, easy-to-spot drug action and I.V. administration information, a new chapter on safe drug administration, and three brand-new appendices covering best practices for avoiding common drug errors, pediatric drugs commonly involved in drug errors, and elder care medication tips. All drug entry names are highlighted for easy retrieval of information, with therapeutic and pharmacologic classes clearly identified.

Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs
Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs

Author: Adriana Tiziani

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 900

ISBN-13: 072953913X

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The information presented in this user friendly guide can be accessed either by therapeutic class or by system. As with previous editions each drug is independently reviewed. Tiziani from Monash University.

Nursing2017 Drug Handbook
Nursing2017 Drug Handbook

Author: Lippincott

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 2492

ISBN-13: 1496353935

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THE best-selling drug guide for nurses & other clinicians ...always dependable, always up to date! Look for these outstanding features Completely updated nursing-focused drug monographs featuring over 3,500 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs in an easy A-to-Z format 49 brand-new FDA-approved drugs in this edition—with 36 new comprehensive drug monographs, alphabetized and conveniently grouped in a handy “new drugs” section Over 6,000 clinical updates—new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information NEW “pregnancy-lactation-reproduction” heading and “dialyzable drug” logo in each drug monograph NEW appendices covering Antidiarrheals and OTC drugs Special attention to drug safety issues and concerns (U.S. and Canada) Over 455 Photoguide images of the most popular tablets and capsules Plus FREE companion Toolkit available online through NDHnow.com Monthly FDA updates on new drugs, indications, and warnings Pharmacology videos, audio pronunciation guide, and English-Spanish translator Equianalgesic dosing guidelines for opioid drugs Mechanisms and sites of action graphics for selected drugs NCLEX®-style questions, free CE tests, plus bonus discounts...and more!