Nursing 2004 drug handbook

The only nursing drug guide organised by therapeutic class, this years fully updated edition contains more than 900 entries, and covers more than 1,000 generic and 3,500 brand-name drugs.

The value of this comprehensive reference is enhanced with the inclusion of a free mini-CD-ROM, which features 10 CE tests and 200 drug monographs linked to 200 patient-teaching handouts.

This handbook also includes an updated and expanded 32-page full-colour photo guide to the most commonly prescribed tablets and capsules.

New to this edition: more than 30 monographs on newly FDA-approved drugs, new FDA-approved indications and dosages, and off-label indications included in every appropriate drug monograph.Appendices include herbal medicines, infusion flow rates, dialyzable drugs, drugs that shouldnt be crushed, look alike and sound alike drugs, English-Spanish drug phrase translator, therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines, and combination drugs for pain management, and more.

Free access to drug updates and other drug information can be found on NDHnow.com.

Features:- Fully updated annually- Organisation by therapeutic class- Handbook size, easy-to-use format- ADJUST-A-DOSE logo indicates appropriate dosages for certain populations.- Adverse reactions classified 5 ways: common, uncommon, life-threatening, and common and life-threatening and by body system.- Interactions subdivided by type: drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-food, drug-lifestyle.- ALERT logo identifies essential warnings and other key information the nurse must know.- I.V. administration section quickly tells the nurse how to dilute or mix medications correctly and administer them safely (in every appropriate monograph).-Appendices including herbal medicines, infusion flow rates, dialyzable drugs, drugs that shouldnt be crushed, English-Spanish drug phrase translator, therapeutic drug monitor ing guidelines, and most common drug errorsCompatibility of drugs combined in a syringe endsheet- Comprehensive four-way index (generic and trade names, class, and disease)Free mini-CD with 10 CE tests, 200 drug monographs linked to 200 patient-teaching handouts- Free access to drug updates and other drug information on NDHnow.co