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 drugdosages for combination drugs, and key nursing considerations. Side effects are separated by their frequency. Written by oncology nurse Barbara Hodgson andhospital pharmacist Robert Kizior, this handbook is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick access to essential information. It's ideal forthe busy nurse! INDICE: How to Use This Book .Evolve Page .Contents .IV Compatibility Chart Insert.List of Newly Approved Drugs.Drugs by Disorder.Section I: Drug Classifications.Section II: A-Z Drugs.Section III: Appendixes.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: Equianalgesic Dosing.Appendix F: FDA Pregnancy Categories.Appendix G: Herbals: Common Natural Medicines.Appendix H: Lifespan, Cultural Aspects, and Pharmacogenomics of Drug Therapy .Appendix I: Normal Laboratory Values .Appendix J: Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes.Appendix K: Poison Antidote Chart .Appendix L: Preventing Medication Errors and Improving Medication Safety .Appendix M: Recommended Childhood and Adult Immunizations .Appendix N: Parenteral Fluid Administration.Appendix O: Spanish Phrases Often Used in Clinical Settings .Appendix P: Chronic Wound Care .Comprehensive Index.Commonly Used Abbreviations.Dangerous Abbreviation List
- ISBN: 978-1-4557-0723-2
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1552
- Fecha Publicación: 27/07/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés