Nursing2020 Drug Handbook

Nursing2020 Drug Handbook

<DIV>Still THE #1 Drug Guide for nurses & other clinicians…always dependable, always up to date!<BR /> <B>Look for these outstanding features</B> <UL><LI>Completely updated nursing-focused drug monographs featuring o <B>ver 3,700 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs</B> in an easy A-to-Z format</LI><LI> <B>NEW 34 brand-new FDA-approved drugs</B> in this edition, including 31 complete monographs—tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy “new drugs” section for easy retrieval</LI><LI> <B>NEW More than 8,100 clinical updates</B> —new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information</LI><LI> <B>NEW ISMP-recommended tall-man lettering</B> for look alike–sound alike drugs</LI><LI>Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns</LI><LI> <B>Photoguide insert</B> with images of 455 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules</LI></UL><B>Plus FREE companion Toolkit available online through NDHnow.com</B> <UL><LI>Monthly FDA updates featuring newly approved drugs, indications, and warnings</LI><LI>Pharmacology videos, audio pronunciation guide, and English-Spanish translator</LI><LI>Equianalgesic dosing guidelines for opioid drugs</LI><LI>Mechanisms and sites of action graphics for selected drugs</LI><LI>NCLEX®-style questions, free CE tests, plus bonus discounts…and more!</LI></UL> <BR /> <B>Table of Contents</B> <BR />Anatomy of a monograph...............................................................inside front cover<BR />Contributors and consultants...................................................................................v<BR />How to use <I>Nursing2019 Drug Handbook</I> ...............................................................vi<BR />Quick guide to special symbols, logos, and highlighted terms................................ix<BR />Guide to Abbreviations.............................................................................................x<BR /> <B>General information</B> <BR />1. Drug actions, interactions, and reactions<BR />2. Drug therapy across the lifespan<BR />3. Safe drug administration<BR />4. Selected therapeutic drug classifications<BR /> <B>Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name</B> <BR /> <B>New Drugs</B> <BR /> <B>Appendices</B> <BR />1. Avoiding common drug errors: Best practices and prevention<BR />2. Pregnancy risk categories: The FDA's Final Rule<BR />3. Controlled substance schedules<BR />4. Abbreviations to avoid (The Joint Commission)<BR />5. Pediatric drugs commonly involved in drug errors<BR />6. Elder care medication tips<BR />7. Prescription drug abuse: Identifying and treating toxicity<BR />8. Understanding biosimilar drugs<BR />9. Nursing process: Patient safety during drug therapy<BR />10. Serotonin syndrome: What you should know to protect your patients<BR />11. Tumor lysis syndrome: A life-threatening emergency<BR />12. Antidiarrheals: Indications and dosages<BR />13. Antidotes: Indications and dosages<BR />14. Selected biologicals and blood derivatives: Indications and dosages<BR />15. Common combination drugs: Indications and dosages<BR />16. Vaccines and toxoids: Indications and dosages<BR />17. Vitamins and minerals: Indications and dosages<BR />18. Antacids: Indications and dosages<BR />19. Laxatives: Indications and dosages<BR />20. Additional OTC drugs: Indications and dosages<BR />21. Selected ophthalmic drugs: Indications and dosages<BR />22. Do not use: Dangerous Abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations (ISMP Canada)<BR />23. Decision tree: Deciding about medication administration<BR />24. Canadian National Drug Schedules<BR />25. Safe disposal of unused drugs: What patients need to know<BR />26. Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines<BR />27. Less commonly used drugs: Indications and dosages<BR />28. Additional new drugs: Indications and dosages</DIV>