• Nursing Drug Guide

The 2018 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” Based on the popular Lippincott Nursing Drug Guide.

Now in its 17th Edition, Medications and Mothers’ Milk, is the worldwide best selling drug reference on the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers. This book provides you with the most current, complete, and easy-to-read information on thousands of medications in breastfeeding mothers. This massive update has numerous new drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes. It also contains new tables, and changes to hundreds of existing drugs. Written by a world-renown clinical pharmacologist, Dr. Thomas Hale, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Dr. Hilary Rowe, this drug reference provides the most comprehensive review of the data available regarding the transfer of various medications into human milk.

This new and expanded reference has data on 1,115 drugs, vaccines, and herbals, with many other drugs and substances included in the appendices. New to this Edition: Many new drugs, vaccines, herbals, and chemicals.Major updates to existing drug monographs.New tables to compare and contrast the suitability of psychiatric medications.New table to compare and contrast pain medications.Updated table and new monograph on hormonal contraception.

If you work with breastfeeding mothers, this book is an essential tool to use in your practice. This is a concise, easy-to-read prescribing reference for advanced health care providers involved in the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems. Organized alphabetically by clinical diagnosis for quick access in all clinical settings, the guide encompasses CDC and FDA approved pharmacotherapy regimens for more than 500 clinical diagnoses along with clinically useful information in convenient quick-access format. Another outstanding feature is the inclusion of pointers throughout the guide highlighting such clinically important information as laboratory values to be monitored, precautions and contraindications, patient teaching points, pediatric usage and dosages, and safety information. Each diagnosis includes appropriate drug choices listed alphabetically by generic name and Trade name, FDA pregnancy category, drug availability in generic or over-the-counter forms, adult and pediatric dosing regimens, brand names, dosage forms, drug additives, and more. Thirty easy-to-use tables in the appendices include FDA pregnancy categories, U.S. Schedule of Controlled Substances, Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules, Contraceptive Guidance, categories of Glucocorticosteroids, Anti-infectives by class, and more.

An alphabetical cross-reference index of drugs by generic and brand name, with FDA pregnancy category and controlled drug schedule, facilitates quick identification of drugs by alternate names, and relative safety during pregnancy. Key Features: Facilitates speedy drug information retrieval for primary care providers in all settings Organizes over 300 diagnoses alphabetically by alternate names for ease of use Highlights clinically important information such as lab values to monitor, patient education points, and safety information Includes Appendix of 30 tables for quick access to key drug classifications, FDA pregnancy categories, Schedule of Controlled Substances, Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules, etc.

Nursing Drug Guide

Provides generic/Trade name cross reference reference. Written by expert nursing and pharmacy clinicians and organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015 provides essential information for over 1,000 generic name and 4,000 trade name drugs in one quick, convenient source. There is a difference in drug handbooks. And if you want the most reliable information presented in FULL color and organized alphabetically, Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference is the only one that should be in your consideration set! With an A to Z organization, no other drug handbook helps you access reliable drug information quicker.

But perhaps best of all, this full-color handbook gives you extensive drug information for over 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs — including uses, side effects, interactions, and pharmacokinetics. This reference also includes key nursing considerations to help you assess, administer, evaluate, and teach your patients, as well as instructions for giving drugs by various routes (e.g., PO, IM, IV). Written by a well-known expert in nursing pharmacology, you will ALWAYS find the latest and most trustworthy drug information in Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference. 4-color design helps users easily and quickly find key information.This e-book allows users to quickly find important information with custom navigation. Search and find drugs by Generic and Trade names. Also included is a linked, comprehensive list of all drugs found in the book. Linked index allows users to click on a link and go straight to monographs quickly.

With this e-book, users can access drug information on nearly any mobile device! Comprehensive and easy to find drug information. Comprehensive drug monographs contain the latest information on: Rx or OTC designations generic names pronunciations U.S. And Canadian trade names functional and chemical classification controlled-substance schedule do-not-confuse drugs actions, 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 treatment of overdose Nursing Process steps used as the framework for organizing all information.Alphabetical listing of drug monographs by generic drug name. Emphasis on safety and safe drug administration.

Black Box Warnings alert to dangerous and/or life-threatening adverse effects.Safety Alert icons call out the most critical interactions and side-effects that nurses must watch for.IV drug information, including special considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system for easy identification. Plan care and prepare for clinicals with Mosby's Nursing Drug Cards, 22nd Edition! More than 360 durable cards make it easy to find pharmacologic details and nursing management guidelines for over 750 generic and 600 brand-name drugs.

Each 4 x 6 card provides essential nursing information including descriptions, use(s), mechanism(s), pharmacokinetics, side/adverse effects, contraindications/precautions, interactions, dosing, and nursing management priorities. Organized alphabetically, Mosby's Nursing Drug Cards provide quick access to the information you need to prepare care plans and review medication orders. More than 360 colorful 4'x 6' cards include cards for individual drugs plus drug category cards for 65 categories of drugs.Coverage of over 750 generic and over 600 brand-name drugs provides one-stop access to the information most needed for clinical practice. Concise entries feature generic name, pronunciation, category, pregnancy category, brand name, dosage forms, use(s), mechanism(s), pharmacokinetics, side/adverse effects, contraindications/precautions, interactions, dosing, and nursing management priorities.

Black Box Warnings highlight high-alert drugs.NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses for all drug categories familiarize you with the application of nursing diagnoses in pharmacology. Convenient appendix provides access to additional drug information such as antagonists and antidotes, nutritional supplements, and look-alike/sound-alike drug names.Common conversion formulas are found on the inside lid of the box.

UPDATED, streamlined content is designed with nurses in mind. NEW Critical Thinking fill-in-the-blank card may be used on any drug. Category cards are condensed to allow for easier retrieval. A fast, fun, and effective way to learn essential information about the top 300 drugs Includes audio Q&A with detailed discussion for each drug at Top300DrugCards.com and 15 BONUS CARDS ON VACCINES! Everything you need to know about the top 300 drugs in one easy-to-carry resource.

Each card includes:. Generic and common name. Class.

Dosage Forms. Approved Dose and Indications. Off-Label Use.

Contraindications. Adverse Reactions. Drug Interactions. Monitoring Parameters. Medication Safety Issues and Black Box Warnings. Strong focus on patient safety Great for NAPLEX® and course review! Send feedback to the editors: Jill M.

Kolesar, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FCCP, Professor, College of Pharmacy, Director, Early Phase Clinical Trials Center, Co-Director, Molecular Tumor Board, Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky. Email: jill.kolesar@uky.edu Lee Vermeulen, BSPharm, MS, FCCP, FFIP, Chief, Academic Service Lines, UK HealthCare and Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kentucky. Email: Lee.Vermeulen@uky.edu. Facts101 is your complete guide to Pharmacology, Connections to Nursing Practice. In this book, you will learn topics such as Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions, and Medication Errors and Risk Reduction plus much more.

With key features such as key terms, people and places, Facts101 gives you all the information you need to prepare for your next exam. Our practice tests are specific to the textbook and we have designed tools to make the most of your limited study time. THE CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO PILLS—COMPLETELY REVISED 14th EDITION FOR 2010 WITH MORE THAN 20 IMPORTANT NEW DRUGS AND DOZENS OF NEW BRAND NAMES For more than three decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved information on more than 1,800 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States with guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. From Abilify to Zyrtec and nearly every drug in between, Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 3rd Edition is the must-have item for every current or aspiring health professional in the field today.

Filled with the details you need to know about your clients' or patients' medications, this updated edition features concise, reliable information that is easy to navigate and simple to follow. Key details are presented in short monographs for 1,000 generic drugs (including 4,500 trade-name drugs) that are listed alphabetically. In fact, it's the only drug book on the market written specifically for health professionals! So make certain you have the most relevant information on hand right when you need it most with Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 3rd Edition. Up-to-date drug list featuring 1,000 different drug monographs provides you with the most thorough and clinically relevant drug information. 86 NEW drugs added to this edition keep you abreast on the most topical medications.Removal of all discontinued drugs ensures that products included in the reference book are reflective of those currently on the market.An emphasis on trade names makes identifying drugs quicker and easier by using the names you'll easily recognize.

US and Canadian trade names are included and identified with flag-like icons.Updated companion website presents you with further coverage of special interest topics. NEW audio glossary of terms offers pronunciations of all terms in the end-of-book glossary, and the updated audio drug name pronunciations will keep you well-versed.Expanded full-color pill atlas of commonly seen drugs in health professions assists you in pill identification.New compound drug monographs and information on popular OTC drugs give you a more complete background on medications.NEW generic-to-trade name reference table with page number references provides a fast, easy way to navigate information. Valuable content such as herbal remedy monographs, detailed information on common drugs of abuse, and medication math exercises prepares you for virtually any medication issue you may encounter in your health profession. From Abilify to Zyrtec and nearly every drug in between, Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 3rd Edition is the must-have item for every aspiring health professional. In fact, it's the only drug book on the market written specifically for health professionals!

Filled with vital details your students need to know about patient medications, this updated edition features concise, reliable information that is easy to navigate and simple to follow. Key details are presented in short monographs for 1,000 generic drugs (including 4,500 trade-name drugs) that are listed alphabetically. Precautions and considerations sections are tailored to circumstances your students will face on the job. Make certain they have the most relevant information on hand for their studies and for clinical practice with Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 3rd Edition!