Book Details

Key Features

• NEW! Drug monographs for more than 50 newly released, FDA-approved medications equip you with the latest drug information including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more
• NEW! Several online-only drug monographs are added to the companion Evolve website, creating an overall total of more than 100 Evolve-only drug monographs for lesser-used medications
• NEW! Combinations heading for selected monographs highlight common combinations
• More than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals
• Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, with both trade and generic names listed in the index
• Bolded coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities
• Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information
• Complete pharmacokinetic information is summarized in a table and includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion
• Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments
• High Alert headers highlight drugs that pose the greatest risk if administered improperly
• Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions
• Overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions
• Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting