An Ultra-Convenient, Safety-Focused Drug Guide Written for RNs by RNs
Nursing Spectrum Drug Handbook delivers instant access to concise, need-to-know information on more than 3,000 brand-name and 1,000 generic drugs. Carefully updated and based on feedback from nurses worldwide, the Handbook is an essential tool in ensuring the safest, most effective drug administration possible.
Features
Organized alphabetically by generic name Covers each drug's mechanism of action, indication, dosage, contraindications, and moreUp-to-date overview of ophthalmic drugs, drug classes, vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements Color-coded "clinical alert" icons throughout Full-color patient safety and drug identification inserts Useful photo gallery of common tablets and capsules NEW treatment algorithms Vital coverage of life-threatening adverse reactionsValuable appendices Ribbon bookmark to keep your placeOff-label uses for many drugsPDA download of the ENTIRE text Online companion site (www.nursedrughandbook.com) with drug updates, downloadable patient education information, and more
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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978-0-07-148994-2 (9780071489942)
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Patricia Dwyer Schull, MSN, RN, has been in medical publishing for more than twenty years. Prior to establishing MedVantage Publishing, Patricia held executive management positions with the top medical publishers in the world. She has edited and authored many popular nursing publications including several drug titles. Before entering the publishing business, Patricia spent 16 years in various aspects of nursing management, direct patient care and staff education as a professional registered nurse.
ForewordPreface and User's GuideDrugs A-ZSafe Drug AdministrationPhoto Gallery of Common Tablets & CapsulesDrug ClassesVitamins and MineralsHerbs and SupplementsAppendices
