For nursing courses covering drugs or drug administration. A long-trusted reference guide for safe, effective drug administration Current and comprehensive, Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2020 helps clinicians administer drugs safely in any healthcare setting. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and indexed by both generic and trade name - enabling quick, easy lookup. Students can get clinical information for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and the impact on lab results. The 2020 edition features 15 new monographs for drugs recently approved by the FDA.
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
For nursing courses covering drugs or drug administration. A quick-reference guide to safe, effective drug administration, in any setting Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2019 is a current and reliable reference for comprehensive information needed to make appropriate decisions for drug administration. Designed for quick, easy lookup, it lists drugs alphabetically by generic name and it indexes drugs by both generic and trade names. The guide also provides clinical information for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and impact on lab results. The 2019 edition features 18 new monographs for drugs recently approved by the FDA.
Entries for each drug in this alphabetical listing describes its actions, uses, contraindications, dosages, administration, interactions, and nursing implications including side-effects.
For nursing courses covering drugs or drug administration. A long-trusted reference guide for safe, effective drug administration Current and comprehensive, Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2022 helps clinicians administer drugs safely in any health care setting. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and indexed by both generic and trade name, enabling quick, easy lookup. Students can get clinical information for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and the impact on lab results.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The 2019 Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell for the nurse on-the-go.” Written by Amy Karch, this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 2,000 medications, including 25 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The “mini” drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug class, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Detailed appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, and biological agents (vaccines). The pocket-sized 2019 Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses will quickly become your go-to-guide for important drug facts and vital patient safety tips & alerts.
For courses in Drugs and Crime, Drugs and Criminal Justice, Drugs and Society, and The Sociology of Substance Abuse Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice is a highly readable introduction to the major facts and issues concerning criminal justice and drug-taking behavior in America today. Building on sociological theory, it explores the social problems associated with drug use and the theoretical reasons for drug use and abuse. It then delves into the complex relationship between drug-taking behavior and crime. Distinctive chapters include: Understanding the Drug Problem in America (Chapter 1), Understanding the Drug Problem in Global Perspective (Chapter 2), The History of Drug Use and Drug-Control Policy (Chapter 3), Drugs and Crime (Chapter 6), Drugs and Law Enforcement (Chapter 7), and Drugs, Courts, and Correctional Systems (Chapter 8). Discussion-starting features spotlight prominent figures, drug trafficking realities, and life-saving information as the book explores how drug use and abuse impact the criminal justice system.
Complex pharmacologic information is simple to learn with this complete study resource! Designed to accompany Lehne’s Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 9th Edition, this robust workbook features critical thinking study questions, case studies, and patient teaching scenarios that help you connect pharmacology concepts with their impact on patient care. Plus, an emphasis on priority nursing care with NCLEX examination-style review questions prepares you for success on the exam. NCLEX Examination-style questions are included in each chapter. NEW! NCLEX-style alternate format questions including prioritization questions, bolster your readiness for the NCLEX Exam while supporting review of core pharmacology content NEW! Increased emphasis on patient safety features questions on safe patient care that challenge you to select appropriate actions to prevent or remediate medication errors. NEW! Detailed rationales for all prioritization questions are included in the answer key and encompass explanations for both correct and incorrect responses.
Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2016 is ideal for courses in nursing curricula covering drugs and/or drug administration. It also serves as a useful reference for nursing professionals. The information nurses need for safe, effective drug administration in any setting With over 400 updates, the new 2016 edition of the Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide provides safe, effective, current, and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, it lists all drugs alphabetically by generic names for quick reference, with an index listing both generic and trade names. It presents important clinical information for hundreds of drugs, with adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and impacts on lab results. This new edition includes clearly delineated black box warnings, 23 monographs for new drugs recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a new appendix on Topical Antifungal Medications. IV administration information has been updated regarding adults as well as children. These revisions include subheadings for IV preparation and administration of IV medications for children, which add to the ease of locating appropriate information by age.
