Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2010
Published on 7. September 2009
Book
Hardback
1792 pages
978-0-13-507562-3 (ISBN)
Description
Updated in a new 2010 edition, this drug guide provides safe, 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. This is the only handbook that consistently breaks dosages down to the level of neonate, infant, and adolescent and also includes dosage requirements for obese patients and patients undergoing dialysis.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 53 mm
Weight
958 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-507562-3 (9780135075623)
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Billie A. Wilson | Margaret T. Shannon | Kelly Shields
Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2011
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10/2010
Pearson
€38.37
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Previous edition
Billie A. Wilson | Margaret T. Shannon | Kelly Shields
Prentice Hall Nurse's Drug Guide 2009
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07/2008
Pearson
€28.60
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Persons
Billie Ann Wilson
is Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to entering nursing, she taught natural and physical sciences at the secondary and collegiate levels. She holds a BS in Biology from Boston College, an MS in Biology from Purdue University, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.
Margaret T. Shannon is Professor Emeritus of Nursing at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a BS and an MS in Chemistry, both from Saint Louis University; an MA in Teaching Biology from Saint Mary's College, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Prior to entering nursing, she taught physical science, natural science, and mathematics at the secondary and collegiate levels.
Kelly M. Shields is currently Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ohio Northern University's Raabe College of Pharmacy. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University and completed a fellowship in Natural Product Information and Research at University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has practiced pharmacy in retail, community, and academic settings and has worked as a freelance medical writer.
is Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to entering nursing, she taught natural and physical sciences at the secondary and collegiate levels. She holds a BS in Biology from Boston College, an MS in Biology from Purdue University, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.
Margaret T. Shannon is Professor Emeritus of Nursing at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a BS and an MS in Chemistry, both from Saint Louis University; an MA in Teaching Biology from Saint Mary's College, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Prior to entering nursing, she taught physical science, natural science, and mathematics at the secondary and collegiate levels.
Kelly M. Shields is currently Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ohio Northern University's Raabe College of Pharmacy. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University and completed a fellowship in Natural Product Information and Research at University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has practiced pharmacy in retail, community, and academic settings and has worked as a freelance medical writer.
Content
About the Authors/ v
Editorial Review Panel/ vi
Preface/ viii
Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs/ xi
Alphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs/ 1-1635
Appendix A. Ocular Medications, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Topical Corticosteroids/ 1638
Appendix B. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances/ 1651
Appendix C. FDA Pregnancy Categories/ 1653
Appendix D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed/ 1654
Appendix E. Prescription Combination Drugs/ 1661
Appendix F. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms/ 1675
Appendix G. Abbreviations/ 1681
Appendix H. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table/ 1688
Bibliography/ 1690
Index/ 1691
Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart/ After the Index
Editorial Review Panel/ vi
Preface/ viii
Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs/ xi
Alphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs/ 1-1635
Appendix A. Ocular Medications, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Topical Corticosteroids/ 1638
Appendix B. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances/ 1651
Appendix C. FDA Pregnancy Categories/ 1653
Appendix D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed/ 1654
Appendix E. Prescription Combination Drugs/ 1661
Appendix F. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms/ 1675
Appendix G. Abbreviations/ 1681
Appendix H. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table/ 1688
Bibliography/ 1690
Index/ 1691
Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart/ After the Index