Saunders 2012 Nursing Drug Handbook

2012 print edition

Author(s): Barbara B. Hodgson, RN, OCN and Robert J. Kizior, BS, RPh
Publisher: Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc

Ideal for nurses, this innovative, easy-to-use drug resource guides through clinical priorities and reflects the typical thought process behind ordering prescriptions to aid in more effective patient care. This latest update is based on the 2012 print edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates.

Saunders 2012 Nursing Drug Handbook contains detail coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations resource essential for everyday practice!

Key Features

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
Complete coverage brings you updated information on more than 1,000 generic-name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade-name drugs)
Detailed information on each drug includes side effects broken down by frequent, occasional, and rare, as well as adverse effects/toxic reactions
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
2 built-in calculators
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