Written by a unique nurse/pharmacist author team, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook presents drug information in an order that reflects your thought process when a prescription is ordered. It helps you provide better patient care by guiding you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and with comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, this handbook is an easy-to-use guide to thousands of medications. It's ideal for the busy nurse! INDICE: List of newly approved drugs IV Compatibility Chart Insert Drugs by Disorder Section I. Drug Classifications Section II. A-Z Drugs Section III. Reference Section * Appendix A Calculation of Doses* Appendix B Controlled Drugs (United States)* Appendix C Drip Rates for Critical Care Medications* Appendix D Drugs of Abuse* Appendix E Equi-Analgesic Drugs* Appendix F FDA Pregnancy Categories* Appendix G Herbal Therapies and Interactions* Appendix H Lifespan and Cultural Aspects of Drug Therapy* Appendix I Normal Laboratory Values* Appendix J Orphan Drugs* Appendix K P450 inducers and inhibitors* Appendix L Poison Antidote Chart * Appendix M Preventing Medication Errors and Improving Medication Safety* Appendix N Recommended Childhood and Adult Immunizations* Appendix O Signs and Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance* Appendix P Sound Alike and Look Alike Drugs* Appendix Q Spanish Phrases Often Used in the Clinical Setting* Appendix R Techniques of Medication Administration New Drug Supplement Comprehensive Index Dangerous Abbreviations Rapid-Sequence Intubation Common Abbreviations
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-5989-9
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1538
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés