Ideal for nurses in busy practice settings, this innovative, easy-to-use drugresource with over 1,000 drug entries guides you through clinical priorities and reflects the typical thought process behind ordering prescriptions to helpyou provide more effective patient care. Detailed coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations make this handbook essential for everyday practice! INDICE: List of Newly Approved DrugsIV Compatibility Chart InsertDrugs by DisorderSection I. Drug ClassificationsSection II. A-Z DrugsSection III. Reference SectionAppendix A. Calculation of DosesAppendix B. Controlled Drugs (United States) Appendix C. Drip Rates for Critical Care Medications Appendix D. Drugs of Abuse Appendix E. Equi-Analgesic DrugsAppendix F. FDA Pregnancy CategoriesAppendix 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 inhibitorsAppendix 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-AlikeDrugsAppendix Q. Spanish Phrases Often Used in the Clinical Setting Appendix R. Techniques of Medication Administration Appendix S. Chronic Wound Care ProductsAppendix T. Parenteral Fluid Administration New Drug SupplementComprehensive IndexDangerous AbbreviationsRapid-Sequence IntubationCommon Abbreviations
- ISBN: 978-1-4377-1929-1
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1552
- Fecha Publicación: 27/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés