For current, complete drug information, with a focus on safe medication administration, this book is the ideal choice. This indispensable resource, featuring the latest drug information organized alphabetically, is a favorite among students and practitioners. Readers will find indications, precautions, and nursing considerations applicable to any patient care setting. Every copy includes a CD-ROM packed with useful tools, such as patient teaching guides in English and Spanish, a drug interaction tool, and detailed information on herbal products.
Syringe Compatibility Chart (inside front cover) Drug Categories Individual Drugs Appendixes: Selected New Drugs; Recent FDA Drug Approvals; Ophthalmic, Otic, Nasal, and Topical Products; Commonly Used Antiinfectives in Adults and Children; Vaccines and Toxoids; Antitoxins and Antivenins; Less Frequently Used Antihistamines; Herbal Products; Combination Products; High Alert Drugs; Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Drug Names; FDA Pregnancy Categories; Controlled Substance Chart; Abbreviations; Weights and Equivalents; Formulas for Drug Calculations; Nomogram for Calculation of Body Surface Area IV Drug/Solution Compatibility Chart (inside back cover) DrugPro Mini CD-ROM