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Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 3058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensure safe and effective drug therapy with this easy-to-use handbook! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 provides you with current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, this book stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care. New drug monographs cover 12 new FDA-approved medications! - More than 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. - UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Detailed information for each drug includes side effects listed by frequency, and adverse effects and reactions requiring prompt intervention. - Drugs by Disorder are listed in the front of the book for easy reference, showing common disorders and the drugs most often used for treatment. - Drug Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs are highlighted to promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, and Do Not Confuse With warnings call out drug names that sound alike or look alike. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. - List of newly approved medications in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. - Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations covers special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensive IV content includes IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage, as well as an IV Compatibility Chart foldout covering 65 intravenous drugs. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve. - NEW! Drug monographs for 12 new FDA-approved medications equip you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2014 E Book written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 1574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two expert nursing and pharmacy clinicians and organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2014 provides essential information for over 1,000 generic name and 4,000 trade name drugs in one quick, convenient source. With comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration as well as guidance through clinical priorities in the practice setting, this resource offers the precautionary information you need to provide safer patient care. - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed drug information distinguishing side effects and adverse reactions helps you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for "High Alert" drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm promotes safe drug administration. - UNIQUE! ( for ebook only) Frequently-used herb monographs as well as additional herb information keep you informed of commonly encountered herbs. - Top 200 Drugs helps you identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations content equips you with special considerations for specific patient populations. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - NEW! Drug monographs for approximately 28 newly approved drugs by the FDA provide you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs with new interactions, precautions, alerts and patient teaching instructions boost your confidence in accuracy and help prevent medication dispensing errors. - NEW! Nearly 300 Black Box Alerts highlight drugs found to carry a significant risk of serious or even life-threatening adverse effects. - NEW! Enhanced Pageburst eBook works on any mobile device giving you access to drug information from virtually anywhere.

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Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. New drug monographs cover 28 new FDA-approved drugs! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Highlighting of high-alert drugs helps promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm; an appendix includes drug names that sound alike or look alike. - UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve companion website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensive IV content features IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve, along with quarterly drug updates. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information promotes safe drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - List of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. - Callouts in a sample drug monograph highlight key features to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently. - NEW! Drug monographs for 28 new FDA-approved drugs equip you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. New drug monographs cover 17 new FDA-approved drugs! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Highlighting of high-alert drugs helps promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm; an appendix includes drug names that sound alike or look alike. - UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve companion website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensive IV content features IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve, along with quarterly drug updates. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information promotes safe drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - List of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. - Callouts in a sample drug monograph highlight key features to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently. - NEW! Drug monographs for 17 new FDA-approved drugs equip you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2013 E Book written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 1552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use reference for thousands of medications, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2013 promotes safe patient care by outlining clinical priorities and providing comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration. It also helps nurses prevent medication errors with Black Box Alerts, information on drug dosages for combination drugs, and key nursing considerations. Side effects are separated by their frequency. Written by oncology nurse Barbara Hodgson and hospital pharmacist Robert Kizior, this handbook is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick access to essential information. It is ideal for the busy nurse! This e-book allows users to quickly find important information with enhanced navigation. Search and find drugs by Generic and Trade names. Also included is a linked, comprehensive list of all drugs found in the book. Linked index allows users to click on a link and go straight to monographs quickly. With this e-book, users can access drug information on nearly any mobile device!

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2019 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 1512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2019 is the go-to guide for students and nurses alike. The 2019 edition is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick and easy access and includes over 270 updates to Black Box Alerts. This user-friendly format also includes comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations. To promote better patient care, it uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. Plus, new drug monographs cover approximately 33 newly approved drugs by the FDA; and thoroughly updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, and alerts. - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to 2Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for high-alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, as well as an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike, help promote safe drug administration. - UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs and quarterly drug updates are located on the free Evolve companion site. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you the patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information. - A sample drug monograph with callouts helps you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2012 written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 2187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for nurses in busy practice settings, this innovative, easy-to-use drug resource with over 1,000 drug entries guides you through clinical priorities and reflects the typical thought process behind ordering prescriptions to help you provide more effective patient care. Detailed coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations make this handbook essential for everyday practice! Complete coverage brings you updated information on more than 1,000 generic-name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade-name drugs). Alphabetically organized drug entries with convenient A-to-Z thumb tabs provide quick and easy access to key content. Detailed information on each drug includes side effects broken down by frequent, occasional, and rare, as well as adverse effects/toxic reactions. Clearly marked high-alert drugs, 275 Black Box Alerts, a sound-alike and look-alike drug appendix, and "Tall Man Spellings" recommended by the FDA promote drug administration safety. Frequently used herb monographs and additional herb information in the appendix highlight the most common herbs and interactions with drugs, herbs, and foods. Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations prepare you to treat the specific needs of each patient population. Comprehensive foldout IV compatibility chart includes essential compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. Highlighted monographs for the top 204 prescribed drugs help you identify the most frequently administered drugs. Nursing implications organized in the functional nursing process framework include content on baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient and family teaching. The top 400 U.S. brand name drugs are cross-referenced throughout for quick reference. Information on fixed combinations is included in the dosage section of the monograph for each combined drug. Therapeutic and toxic blood level information highlights patient implications for drug administration. An overview of actions and uses for drug families offers a snapshot of important drug information for each class. Potential herbal interactions are indicated within drug entries for quick reference. A list of newly approved drugs in the front of the book allows you to easily locate the latest drugs. Entries for 31 newly FDA-approved drugs provide the most current drug information available. Extensively updated IV content includes IV compatibilities, expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities to help you find relevant information quickly. Enlarged Black Box Alerts make it easier to locate drugs with a significant risk of serious or life-threatening adverse effects. How to Use this Book feature familiarizes you with the organization and layout so you can find essential information quickly and easily. Page numbers accompany references to other drugs within an individual drug entry so you can quickly turn to information on the related drug.

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Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2016 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 1615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get instant access to the latest information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs with Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2016. With its alphabetical organization and user-friendly design, it gives you all the expert drug information you need right in the palm of your hand. Plus, addition to its thorough drug coverage, this convenient handbook also features the precautionary information nurses need to provide safer patient care — such as guidance on clinical priorities in the practice setting and IV drug administration. No other drug handbook on the market is as perfectly tailored to the practicing nurse's needs as Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2016! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Special text treatment for "High Alert" drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm promotes safe drug administration. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility. - Detailed drug information distinguishing side effects and adverse reactions helps you identify which are most likely to occur. - UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs are also included to keep you informed of commonly encountered herbs. - Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information. - Evolve companion site features customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations content equips you with special considerations for specific patient populations. - Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you patient implications for drug administration. - A sample drug monograph with call-outs is included to help users understand how to use the book more efficiently. - NEW! Drug monographs for approximately 30 newly approved drugs by the FDA provide you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Over 270 updated Black Box Alerts highlight the drugs found to carry a significant risk of serious or even life-threatening adverse effects. - Common Terminology for Adverse Events section has been added to the appendix to familiarize users with critical terminology. - NEW! Updated information has been added to each applicable monograph to ensure users have the most current information regarding interactions, precautions, alerts and patient teaching instructions.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2002 written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible and reliable drug handbook has been completely redesigned to make it an easy-to-use source of current drug information for the busy nurse. Organized in an ideal format for providing essential information for thousands of medications and helping the nurse provide better patient care, this portable handbook presents drug monographs in alphabetical order by generic name. The very latest FDA-approved drugs are featured; and a section that describes 55 drug classification categories, with the actions, uses, side effects, interactions, and nursing implications, is also included. A Volume in the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook Series (Includes FREE SIMON website at:www.harcourthealth.com/SIMON/SaundersNDH/)

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2017 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 1583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arm yourself with all the latest information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. With its alphabetical organization and user-friendly design, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2017 gives you all the expert drug information you need right in the palm of your hand. In addition to its detailed and thoroughly updated drug coverage (including Black Box Alerts), this convenient handbook also includes the precautionary information nurses need to provide safer patient care — such as guidance on clinical priorities in the practice setting and IV drug administration. No other drug handbook on the market more perfectly meets the practicing nurse's needs as Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2017! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for "High Alert" drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm promotes safe drug administration. - UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions are included to keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for specific patient populations. - Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on the free Evolve companion site. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you the patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information. - A sample drug monograph with call-outs is included to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2013 written by Barbara B. Hodgson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 1551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use reference for thousands of medications, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2013 promotes safe patient care by guiding you through clinical priorities and providing comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration. It also helps you prevent medication errors with Black Box Alerts, information on drug dosages for combination drugs, and key nursing considerations. Side effects are separated by their frequency. Written by oncology nurse Barbara Hodgson and hospital pharmacist Robert Kizior, this handbook is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick access to essential information. It's ideal for the busy nurse! UNIQUE! Combined nursing and pharmacology authorship ensures clinical accuracy of nearly 900 generic name drugs - encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs.Detailed information on each drug includes side effects and adverse reactions broken down by frequent, occasional, and rare, with percentages of occurrence. Safe drug administration is promoted by clearly marked high-alert drugs, Tall Man spellings, and an appendix with sound-alike and look-alike drugs. UNIQUE! Monographs of frequently used herbs are included, plus additional herb information in the appendix, with potential herbal interactions indicated within drug entries for quick reference.Information on combined drugs and fixed combinations covers drug dosage options for specific diseases. Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations focus on the needs of specific populations, such as pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.Nursing implications organized in the functional nursing process framework include content on baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient and family teaching.Comprehensive foldout IV compatibility chart provides compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs.List of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs.An Evolve companion website includes customizable and printable monographs for 200 of the most commonly prescribed drugs, techniques of medication administration, and more. New drug monographs are included for 27 new FDA-approved drugs.Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information. Updated Black Box Alerts highlight drugs with a significant risk of serious or life-threatening adverse effects.Expanded IV content includes IV compatibilities, rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 1533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 provides essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This go-to drug reference features Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations — all in a handy user-friendly format. To promote better patient care, it uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting. New drug monographs cover approximately 25 newly approved drugs by the FDA; and thoroughly updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, and alerts. - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for high-alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, as well as an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike, help promote safe drug administration. - UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs and quarterly drug updates are located on the free Evolve companion site. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you the patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information. - A sample drug monograph with callouts helps you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 1512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions and lists the effect or reaction by frequency of occurrence to allow the nurse to easily identify which are most likely to occur. Plus, new drug monographs cover approximately 32 newly approved drugs by the FDA; and thoroughly updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, and alerts. - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for high-alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, as well as an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike, help promote safe drug administration. - UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs.Classifications s - ection features an overview of actions and uses for drug families.T - op 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs.N - ursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune-or renal-compromised patients. - Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs and quarterly drug updates are located on the free Evolve companion site. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows students the patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information. - Highlights the features of a sample drug monograph with callouts to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

Download or read book Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015 E Book written by Robert Kizior and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 1602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by expert nursing and pharmacy clinicians and organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015 provides essential information for over 1,000 generic name and 4,000 trade name drugs in one quick, convenient source. With comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration as well as guidance through clinical priorities in the practice setting, this resource offers the precautionary information you need to provide safer patient care. - Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy. - Detailed drug information distinguishing side effects and adverse reactions helps you identify which are most likely to occur. - Special text treatment for "High Alert" drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm promotes safe drug administration. - Top 200 Drugs helps you identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations content equips you with special considerations for specific patient populations. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you patient implications for drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - Pageburst eBook works on any mobile device giving you access to drug information from virtually anywhere. - UNIQUE! ( for ebook only) Frequently-used herb monographs as well as additional herb information keep you informed of commonly encountered herbs. - NEW! Drug monographs for approximately 21 newly approved drugs by the FDA provide you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs with new interactions, precautions, alerts and patient teaching instructions boost your confidence in accuracy and help prevent medication dispensing errors. - NEW! Nearly 300 Black Box Alerts highlight drugs found to carry a significant risk of serious or even life-threatening adverse effects.