PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook 2005

The 2005 PDR(r) Nurse's Drug Handbook(tm) continues to set the standard for drug information. Over 1,000 of the latest and most common FDA-approved drugs comprise this essential nursing resource. Each drug monograph contains detailed facts concerning dosage; action/kinetics; interactions; contraindications; as well as nursing considerations to foster the safest patient care possible. By stressing medication error prevention, bioterrorism preparedness, and clinical responsibility, it is the clear choice for the practicing professional. N E W T O T H I S E D I T I O N "Black box" drug alert icons identify particularly dangerous drugs with serious side effects Sound-alike drug names specified to reduce potential for medication error Life-threatening side effects called out for easy identification