Pharmacology

Nursing2010 Drug Handbook with Web Toolkit (Nursing Drug Handbook)

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, with Resource Kit CD-ROM

MORE new and updated content!
MORE emphasis on safe nursing practice!
MORE organized and readable!

Count on Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses, Eleventh Edition to deliver easy-to-read, well-organized monographs on hundreds of generic and thousands of trade name drugs. With a focus on nursing practice and usability, it s the onedrug guide that provides comprehensive coverage of all populations across the entire lifespan, and all of the guidance needed to administer medications competently and safely.
MORE clinical and learning tools on the Resource Kit CD-ROM!

* NEW! FREE PDA download powered by Unbound Medicine 400 complete monographs for commonly administered drugs.
* Updated Drug Search Program nearly 700 searchable drug monographs that can be copied, pasted, and printed.
* NEW! Audio Pronunciations for drugs included in the Drug Search Program.
* NEW! Unique Psychotropic Drugs Tutorial, depicting the safe administration of psychotropic medications. Includes monograph content for select psychotropic drugs, plus a multiple-choice self test.
* Unique preventing Medication Errors Tutorial a medication safety review, 60-question self test with real-life scenarios, physician orders, and rationales for correct and incorrect answers.
* Updated Wound Care Tutorial a photographic overview of the different types of wounds and wound care products as well as a 20-question self-test, with answers and rationales.
* NEW! Interactive Case Studies brief real-life scenarios followed by a series of questions. Results can be printed or e-mailed.
* Drug Dosage Calculators for metric conversions, IV drip rates, and dosage/kg, and Fahrenheit/Celsius.
* Wound Care Clinical Sheets a quick review of pressure ulcer prevention strategies, wound assessment, pressure ulcer stages and treatment, and wound care products. Pocket sized and printable.
* And more!

Mosby's 2010 Nursing Drug Reference (SKIDMORE NURSING DRUG REFERENCE)

If you are going to buy one drug handbook - this should be the one. No other drug handbook enables you to access reliable drug information quicker. With an A-Z organization, each drug is easy to find. But what's even better is the fact that Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference gives you the most complete drug information for each drug, including uses, side effects, and interactions. Key nursing considerations are identified to help you assess, administer, evaluate, and teach your patients. Instructions for giving drugs by various routes (e.g., PO, IM, IV) are also included. You will ALWAYS find the latest and most trustworthy drug information in Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference. There is a difference in drug handbooks - put your trust in Mosby, the leading name in nursing publishing.

• Presents comprehensive coverage of more than 1,300 generic and 4,500 trade-name drugs.






• Organizes monographs alphabetically by generic drug name to allow for fast retrieval of needed information.








• Includes comprehensive drug monographs containing generic names, Rx or OTC designations, pronunciation, U.S. and Canadian trade names, functional and chemical classification, controlled-substance schedule, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, unlabeled uses, dosages and routes, available forms, side effects, contraindications, precautions, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug lab test), nursing considerations, and treatment of overdose.








• Provides concise, practice-oriented nursing considerations: assess, administer, perform/provide, evaluate, and teach patient/family.








• Highlights IV drug information in one easy-to-find place, under the Administer heading, including special considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.








• Identifies high alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm if administered incorrectly.








• Features a safety alert icon identifying considerations that require special attention.








• Highlights common and life-threatening side effects for easy identification.








• Features over 400 potential interactions between drugs and herbal products.








• Includes lifespan and disorder-related dosages for newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric, hepatic, and renal patients.








• Provides special Do Not Confuse headings so you can avoid administering the wrong drug.








• Includes Tall Man lettering as recommended by the FDA to distinguish easily confused drug names.








• Features 14 full-color illustrations that show mechanisms or sites of action for select drug classes such as antidepressants, antiinfectives and antiretroviral agents.








• Features boldface route subheadings - such as PO, IV, and IM - under the Dosage and Routes and the Administer headings to help you find information quickly.








• Includes several detailed multi-product monographs that group all chemically similar forms of insulins, cephalosporins (1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-generation), contraceptives, and penicillins together into single monographs, with cross-references to the individual forms of these drugs.








• Features key Canadian drug content including a listing of high-alert Canadian medications, a Canadian controlled substance chart, an immunization schedule, and a maple leaf to designate Canadian brand names.








• Includes a separate section of drug category information with nursing considerations and a list of common generic drugs for each category.








• Provides a Syringe Compatibility Chart and IV Drug/Solution Compatibility Chart.








• Features formulas for drug calculations and a nomogram for calculation of body surface area for quick retrieval.








• Includes an appendix with the names and uses of approximately 50 of the most commonly used herbal products.








• Offers a combination products appendix covering the forms and uses of more than 500 products.








• Offers a flexible, water-resistant cover for durability in the clinical setting.








• Includes a free mini CD with complete, printable information on the 100 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, patient teaching guides in English and Spanish, hundreds of normal laboratory values, English-to-Spanish translations for common drug phrases and terms, and 30 clinical calculators.








• Includes free Internet updates with the latest FDA drug alerts, new drug monographs, tables of recently approved drugs in the U.S., patient teaching guides in English and Spanish, links to useful drug-related websites, information on selected prescription drugs with potential for abuse, an extensive table of orphan drugs, calculators, and a comprehensive Drug Safety reference.

• Includes monographs of 22 new monographs recently approved by the FDA.






• Presents thousands of new and updated drug facts, including doses, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions and nursing considerations.

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

Perfect for mastering key pharmacology topics and drugs, MOSBY'S PHARMACOLOGY MEMORY NOTECARDS is a colorfully illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards with a variety of learning aids, illustrations, and mnemonics. With every topic from administration to the many types of drugs, these cards take a visual approach to help you master difficult pharmacology content for both nursing school and the NCLEX exam.

• UNIQUE! Includes 92 full-color illustrated mnemonics for individual drugs and difficult pharmacology concepts to help you remember even the most complex topics.
• What You Need to Know drug monographs on the back of each image include valuable information about each drug with drug classification, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, side effects, and nursing implications information.
• UNIQUE! Color highlights draw your attention to four central topics: serous/life-threatening implications, most frequent side effects, important nursing implications, and patient teaching.
• Spiral-bound at the top with substantial paper, these notecards are durable and portable.

Pharm Phlash!: Pharmacology Flash Cards

A classroom-developed, student-tested system that increases pharmacology test scores…decreases and prevents medication errors in the clinical setting…improves NCLEX pharmacology scores…and expands understanding of pharmacological agents! Inside a practical, flip-top box are 189 illustrated, test yourself review cards that cover critical clinical information for nearly 400 of the top generic medications, color-coded by body system and cross referenced by drug classification. These flash cards are not only the ideal supplement to any pharmacology or medical-surgical course, but also handy for care planning and exam prep. And, you can count on them for accuracy, because each card is based on content from Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. KEY FEATURES

A color-coded, body-system organization reflects the information common to classes of medications—knowledge crucial to NCLEX success and to reducing medication errors.
- Each card features a single generic drug or a medication group, and details…action • use • pre-administration vital signs • laboratory data assessment • drug levels • patient teaching • and more.
- Drugs are cross-referenced to potential nursing diagnosis and other indications at the bottom of each card.
- Common abbreviations appear on each card, with a summary of the abbreviations on separate, introductory cards.
- A comprehensive alphabetical Index makes it easy to locate drugs within the deck by trade, generic, or Canadian brand name.

2010 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals

The #1 IV drug handbook for more than 35 years, you can trust this essential reference for its accuracy and comprehensive coverage. It provides essential data on administering more than 350 intravenous drugs, in a portable size for convenience in any clinical setting. This new edition includes entries for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA and a wealth of new drug facts. An alphabetical organization and indexing by both generic and trade names, along with pharmacologic actions, make it easy to find drug information quickly.

• Comprehensive coverage of each drug includes its generic name (with a phonetic pronunciation guide), common trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, compatibilities and incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses (including unlabeled uses), contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidote.
• IV drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name with indexes of drugs by generic name, trade name, and drug category for quick clinical reference.
• Dosing information is displayed on a single page or a two-page spread for easy reference.
• Age-specific dose variances for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients are highlighted in separate, easy-to-find sections.
• Side effects, compatibilities, and incompatibilities are listed in alphabetical order for quick review.
• More than 100 easy-to-read charts detail dosing and dilution guidelines, recommended dose modifications, combination schedules, infusion rates, and more for instant access.
• Extensive cross-referencing within individual drug descriptions ensures all information is readily available.
• The portable size and flexible spiral binding are practical for use in any clinical setting.
• A General Dilution Chart and a Solution Compatibility Chart inside the front and back covers offers fast, easy reference.
• Important IV Therapy Facts and numerous helpful appendices provide quick, valuable guidance on key topics.
• Drugs available only in Canada are identified with a maple leaf icon.
• Also available in PDA format for Palm, PocketPC, Blackberry, and iPhone/iPod Touch.

• Detailed information on new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA ensures you are using the most comprehensive and up-to-date drug information available.
• Hundreds of new and updated drug facts keep you current with the latest dosage adjustments, indications, interactions, compatibilities, side effects, precautions, and disease-specific dosages.
• A new Black Box Warning icon in the Precautions section immediately alerts you to drugs that carry an FDA Black Box Warning.

Nurse's Pocket Drug Guide 2010

Everything nurses need to know about 1000 common medications -- in one pocket-sized guide!

Specifically geared towards patient care and safety, this instant-access pocket guide provides registered nurses with essential, up-to-the-minute information on the selection and administration of 1000 commonly used medications.This nursing classic is revised annually to reflect approval of new drugs, changes in usage of current drugs, and withdrawal of older ones.

Features:

• Organized alphabetically by generic drug name
• Mechanisms of action
• Common usage and dosage
• Side effects
• Drug interactions
• Nursing implications
• New drugs
• Patient education
• Expanded coverage of natural and herbal agents

Pharmacology for Nursing Care

This text emphasizes understanding over memorization to effectively present the "big picture" through the use of drug prototypes, large and small print, and special foundational chapters that cover principles related to each body system. At the end of each chapter, a summary of major nursing implications also helps you apply the material to real-world situations. The accompanying companion CD-ROM features audio and printable key points that you can download to a CD or MP3 player. The CD-ROM also features 700 NCLEX® examination-style multiple-choice review questions, animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects, flash cards, and numerous electronic calculators.

• UNIQUE! Summaries of Major Nursing Implications at the end of each chapter help you understand how to apply concepts to clinical practice in an easy-to-understand format.
• A prototype drug approach uses one drug within each drug family that characterizes all members of its group to give you the knowledge you need to learn not only about related drugs currently on the market, but also about those drugs that will be released once the student begins practice.
• Uses large print to identify essential "need-to-know" information and small print to identify "nice-to-know" information
• Concise drug summary tables present quick reference to detailed information on individual drugs, including class, generic and trade names, dosages, routes, and indications.
• End-of-chapter Key Points are summarized in a bulleted format to facilitate your review of the most important concepts in each chapter.
• Patient and family teaching content is highlighted to emphasize this key content and provide you with critical information to include in teaching patients about drugs and effects and stresses points for educating family members when they will be helping to care for the patient.
• Provides Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology reviews at the beginning of chapters to help you understand the relationships pharmacology and the biologic systems that drugs influence.
• A comprehensive collection of appendixes includes a concise overview of Canadian drug information, gender-related drugs, drug administration techniques, normal laboratory values, and much more.
• Companion CD-ROM features 700 NCLEX examination-style multiple-choice review questions, animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects, flash cards, key points, and numerous electronic calculators.

• Includes numerous new drugs and formulations recently approved by the FDA to keep you current with today's drug therapy practice.
• Special Interest Topic boxes address late-breaking issues in pharmacology that have recently emerged in the media so you can learn the current events that may affect them in practice.
• Extensive revision to the Cancer Chemotherapy unit provides you with up-to-date information on new drug therapy in this complex and rapidly changing area of practice.
• Companion CD-ROM features audio and printable key points that you can download to a CD or MP3 player to listen to and review at their leisure.
• Additional full-color graphics illustrate how drugs work in the body and depict key pharmacologic principles.

2010 Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide with Web Resources

Calculate with Confidence

Calculate with Confidence provides a clear consistent format with a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. It covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods. This popular text focuses on enhancing the learning experience of students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable. Concepts relating to critical thinking, logical thinking, and nursing process are presented throughout. New practice problems have been added throughout this edition and rationales for the answers continue to be provided giving the students a better understanding of principles related to drug dosages. This fifth edition addresses the increasing responsibility of nurses in medication and administration; emphasizes the priority for client care, and presents material that reflects the current scope of the nursing practice.

• A clear and consistent, step-by-step approach to calculations and administration makes it easy to understand.


• Ratio and Proportion, Formula, and Dimensional Analysis content provides you with well-rounded coverage.


• Pretest and post-test help identify strengths and weaknesses in competency of basic math before and assess your comprehension after Unit One: Math Review.


• Points to Remember boxes highlighted in each chapter help you remember important concepts.


• Critical thinking information that should be applied in the clinical setting to help avoid drug calculation and administration errors is boxed throughout the text.


• Full-color illustrations, photographs, and drug labels familiarize you with what you'll encounter in the clinical setting.


• Current recommendations from The Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are followed throughout.

• Caution boxes identify issues that may lead to medication errors and strengthen actions that must be taken to avoid calculation errors.


• Tips for Clinical Practice calls attention to information critical to math calculation and patient safety as well as issues related to practice.


• Rule boxes familiarize students with information needed to accurately solve drug calculation problems.