Find the information you need to administer drugs safely, accurately,
and professionally! Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 15th
Edition provides concise profiles of more than 4,000 generic and trade
name drugs, including the drugs most recently approved by the FDA. Each
drug monograph includes clear guidelines to dosing, administration, and
the nursing process, so you'll always be sure that you're practicing
medication safety. What sets this handbook apart is its detailed
coverage of rationales and explanations, IV drugs, and the similarities
and differences in common classes of drugs. From well-known pharmacology
expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this drug guide has been trusted by nursing
students for more than 25 years!
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More than 4,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled,
covering almost every drug students will administer in practice or in
clinicals.
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Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy
access to specific drugs, and a full-color design highlights important
information.
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Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all
nursing care information.
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Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous
or life-threatening drug reactions.
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High Alert headings indicate drugs that pose the great risk if
administered improperly.
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**Additional drug monographs on the Evolve website ** provide
information on the most recently approved drugs.
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Individual drug monographs include generic name, pronunciation,
functional and chemical classification, do-not-confuse drug names,
action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses,
pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, contraindications, precautions,
dosages and routes, adverse effects, interactions (including
drug/herb, drug/food and lab test), nursing considerations, black box
warnings, patient/family education, and treatment of overdose.
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Drug Categories sections promote the safe administration of
common classes of drugs, explaining the similarities and differences
among drugs in the same functional class including their common side
effects and interactions.
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Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body
system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
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Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV
administration instructions, including safety considerations and
Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
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Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and
absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and
excretion.
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Photo atlas of drug administration includes full-color
illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques
used for IV and other drugs.
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Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in
the appendixes.
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Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the
clinical setting.
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NEW! Updated content covers the latest information on drug
dosages, adverse effects, Black Box Warnings, nursing
considerations, patient education, drug research, and more.
