| ISSN Series: | Nursing Drug Handbook (Springhouse) | | Discipline: | Pharmacology | | Subject Definition: | Drug Therapy-Nursing-Handbooks | | NLM Class: | QV 39 | | LC Class: | RM301 | | Abstract: | You can always count on the Nursing2023 Drug Handbook to tell you unapproved, off-label drug uses so you'll always know why a drug is prescribed. In this edition, you...ll find:....Thousands of clinical updates.."new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information ....ISMP-recommended tall-man letters for all look alike-sound alike generic and brand drug names ....27 appendices covering such topics as Prescription drug abuse, Safe disposal of unused drugs, Ophthalmic drugs, Biosimilar drugs, and many more ....Special attention to drug safety issues and concerns (U.S. and Canada) ....Adjust-a-dose feature for dosage adjustments needed by special populations ....Administration guidelines for all appropriate routes ....Genetic symbol highlighting genetic-related information throughout ....Full-color pill guide containing 439 drug images of the most commonly prescribed drugs ....Increased coverage of adverse reactions! Includes those that occur with 1% & greater frequency, with special emphasis on life-threatening adverse reactions ....Chapters on drug classes, drug safety, drug interactions, and drug therapy across the lifespan ....Combination drugs section ....Elder care medication tips and pediatric drug-error information in appendices ....Evidence-based off-label indications and dosages ....FDA Black Box Warnings in appropriate drug monographs ....Interactions by Drug-drug, Drug-food, Drug-lab tests, Drug-alternative therapy clearly identified ....Less Commonly Used Drugs appendix, including indications and dosages for very infrequently used drugs ....Overdose signs & symptoms, where appropriate ....Robust Web Toolkit with hundreds of tools and resources, including monthly drug updates, warnings, and news capsules ....Safe Drug Administration chapter covering the most current guidelines, ISMP initiatives, and contemporary patient safety issues (such as opioid administration), preventing and treating extravasation, preventing exposure to hazardous drugs, and common terminology criteria for adverse events ....Safety alerts for potentially toxic drugs, IV drug incompatibility, toxic drug-drug interactions, and much more |
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