Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses® is the #1 drug book for nursing students and healthcare professionals. This comprehensive, up-to-date guide includes all the information needed to administer medication...s safely across the lifespan, with well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs.
The Seventeenth Edition of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses® comes with a free one-year subscription to DrugGuide.com, Davis's Drug Guide Online, powered by Unbound Medicine. This subscription gives users access to over 1,700 monographs, a 5,000-drug database and appendices, and FDA drug news. Additionally, the guide features safety-focused information such as red tabs for high alert medications, in-depth high alert and patient safety coverage, and red, capitalized letters for life-threatening side effects.
The Seventeenth Edition also includes new information, such as the AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icons, drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions, special considerations for patient populations, and pharmacogenomic content.
In addition to the comprehensive drug information, Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses® also comes with free learning, care planning, and patient education tools. These tools include an audio library of 1,200+ drug names, two tutorials with self-tests, audio podcasts, video clips illustrating the safe administration of medications, and interactive case studies. It also includes easy-to-use calculators such as body mass index (BMI), metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage/KG, Fahrenheit/Celsius, and more.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses® is the perfect drug book for nursing school, with accurate and up-to-date information, safety-focused guidance, and free learning, care planning, and patient education tools.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, Sixteenth Edition is the perfect resource for nurses who need to stay up to date on the latest drug information. This comprehensive guide provides safety-first coverage ...of hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs, with easy-to-understand monographs to help nurses administer medications safely across the lifespan. With a bonus of free digital access to Davis’s Drug Guide Online, powered by Unbound Medicine, nurses can access a 5,000-drug database and appendices from any device with a web browser.
The guide also includes a red tab for high alert medications, plus in-depth high alert and patient safety coverage, as well as red, capitalized letters for life-threatening side effects. Other features include drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions, Pedi, Geri, OB, and Lactation cautions, IV administration subheads, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icon, and pharmacogenomic content and icon.
To further enhance learning, care-planning, and patient education, Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, Sixteenth Edition also offers online resources at DavisPlus, including a pronunciation library for 1,200+ drug names, preventing med errors and psychotropic drug tutorials, each with a self-test, and calculators for body mass index (BMI), metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage/kg, and Fahrenheit/Celsius. There are also interactive case studies, video clips illustrating the safe administration of medications, and animations demonstrating the administration and absorption of oral drugs.
Nurses have been raving about the Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, Sixteenth Edition, with comments like “invaluable”, “perfect for a nursing student”, “hands down the best drug guide”, and “a must-have”. This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for nurses who need to stay up to date on the latest drug information and administer medications safely.
The Nursing2021 Drug Handbook is the #1 drug guide for nurses and other clinicians. This thoroughly updated guide is dependable and always up to date, with drug monographs for over 3,700 generic, bran...d-name, and combination drugs in an easy A-to-Z format. It also includes 63 brand-new FDA-approved drugs, more than 8,200 clinical updates, and special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns.
The Nursing2021 Drug Handbook also includes a photoguide insert with images of 450 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules. This guide is an invaluable resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals, providing comprehensive, up-to-date information on drug interactions, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. With the Nursing2021 Drug Handbook, nurses and clinicians can be sure they have the most current and reliable drug information available.
Mosby's 2023 Nursing Drug Reference (Skidmore Nursing Drug Reference)
Mosby's 2023 Nursing Drug Reference (Skidmore Nursing Drug Reference) is the go-to drug handbook trusted by nurses for over 35 years. This perennial bestseller has more than 5,000 generic and trade-na...me drugs profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals. It is designed with patient safety in mind, featuring Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, Safety Alerts for situations requiring special attention, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects.
The Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information, and coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments, and alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs.
Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion, and an overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions. It also features a flexible, water-resistant cover for durability in the clinical setting, and includes 35 new FDA-approved medications, as well as updates on drug therapies to provide the most current information.
The Nursing2022 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook) is the #1 drug guide for nurses and other clinicians. This comprehensive resource provides up-to-date information on more than 3,500 generic, bran...d-name, and combination drugs. It features 32 brand-new FDA-approved drugs, including the COVID-19 drug remdesivir, conveniently tabbed and grouped in a handy “NEW DRUGS” section.
The Nursing Drug Handbook also includes thousands of clinical updates, such as new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information. It also includes a photoguide insert with images of 439 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules.
In addition, the Nursing Drug Handbook comes with a FREE online companion Toolkit. This includes monthly FDA updates featuring newly approved drugs, indications, and warnings, as well as pharmacology videos, an audio pronunciation guide, and English-Spanish translator. It also includes equianalgesic dosing guidelines for opioid drugs, mechanisms and sites of action graphics for selected drugs, NCLEX®-style questions, free CE tests, and bonus discounts.
The Nursing2022 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook) is the go-to resource for nurses and other clinicians, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on drugs.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses®, Fourteenth Edition is the ultimate resource for nurses looking to safely and accurately administer medications. This comprehensive guide is packed with up-to-date info...rmation on hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs, and provides life-saving guidance with red tab warnings for high alert medications, in-depth high alert and patient safety coverage, and CAPITALIZED letters for life-threatening side effects. The guide also includes drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions, Pedi, Geri, OB, and Lactation cautions, IV Administration subheads, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icons, and pharmacogenomic content.
In addition to the printed guide, nurses also have access to FREE DIGITAL ACCESS with a one-year subscription to DrugGuide.com, Davis’s Drug Guide Online, powered by Unbound Medicine. You’ll have access to over 1,100 monographs from your desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses also includes LEARNING, CARE PLANNING, AND PATIENT EDUCATION TOOLS with online access to DavisPlus. This includes student resources such as more than 1,100 Nurse’s Med Deck-style, printable drug monographs for care planning and patient education, an audio library for 1,200+ drug names, self-test tutorials, and calculators for body mass index (BMI), metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage/kg, and Fahrenheit/Celsius. Additionally, DavisPlus also includes interactive case studies, interactive flash cards, audio podcasts, video clips, animations, schematic brain illustrations, and much more.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses is the perfect resource for nurses looking to provide safe and effective medication administration. With comprehensive coverage of generic and trade-name drugs, plus digital access to learning and patient education tools, this guide is an invaluable resource for nurses.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses®, Thirteenth Edition is the ultimate resource for nurses looking to ensure the safety of their patients while administering medications. This comprehensive guide provide...s in-depth monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs, as well as high alert and patient safety coverage, drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions, cautions for pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, and lactation patients, and more.
Plus, with a one-year subscription to DrugGuide.com, Davis's Drug Guide Online, powered by Unbound Medicine, you'll have access to over 1,100 monographs from your desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser.
Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses®, Thirteenth Edition also offers learning, care planning, and patient education tools, such as interactive flash cards, audio podcasts, video clips, animations, schematic brain illustrations, and more. Plus, it includes REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icon and pharmacogenomic content, as well as Canadian-specific information.
With Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses®, Thirteenth Edition, you can be sure that you and your patients are always safe first.
Gahart's 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals
Gahart’s 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals is the essential resource for nurses and health professionals looking for comprehensive and accurate information... on intravenous drugs. With over 45 years of impeccable accuracy, this 37th edition includes more than 400 monographs of the most recent IV drugs approved by the FDA, as well as updated drug interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions.
The clinically optimized format of Gahart’s 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals ensures all dosage information for each drug is housed on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination. Highlighted Black Box Warnings and relevant content make locating critical information fast and easy, while special circumstances in blue-screened text call attention to important circumstances that may not warrant Black Box Warnings. Dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential clinical information, and life stage dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients.
In addition to its convenient, alphabetical format, Gahart’s 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals features drug monographs for 19 newly approved drugs by the FDA, providing you with the most current drug information. Updates on drug interactions, precautions, alerts, and more have been made throughout the guide to reflect all changes to existing medications. With its history of impeccable accuracy, Gahart’s 2021 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals is the perfect resource for nurses and health professionals looking for up-to-date and reliable information on intravenous drugs.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 is the go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care. It provides essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name d...rugs, with updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. This handy, user-friendly guide is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference.
The book features detailed information for each drug, distinguishing side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. Highlighting of high-alert drugs helps promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm; an appendix includes drug names that sound alike or look alike. Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve companion website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs.
The Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families, and a Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.
Extensive IV content features IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases.
The book also includes customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs on Evolve, along with quarterly drug updates. Therapeutic and toxic blood level information promotes safe drug administration. A Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout provides compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs, and a list of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. Callouts in a sample drug monograph highlight key features to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 is the perfect guide for students and nurses looking to promote better patient care. Its detailed information and extensive IV content ensures that nurses have the most up-to-date information to provide the best care for their patients.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021, 1e is the go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care. This comprehensive and user-friendly guide provides essential information on mo...re than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs, including updated Black Box Alerts, comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, and uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting.
The book also features a classifications section with an overview of actions and uses for drug families, a top 100 drugs list, and lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations. It also includes extensive IV content with IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities, and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. Additionally, the book includes fixed combinations in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases.
The book also includes cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs, customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs located on Evolve, therapeutic and toxic blood level information, and a comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout. It also features a list of newly approved drugs in the front of the book, and callouts in a sample drug monograph to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently. New drug monographs cover 17 new FDA-approved drugs, and updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.
Access to this product, which may be at the discretion of your institution, is up to 3 years of online and perpetual offline access. Elsevier reserves the right to restrict or remove access due to changes in product portfolio or other market conditions. With Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021, 1e, you can be sure to have the most comprehensive and up-to-date information to provide the best care for your patients.
Nursing2023 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook) is the latest edition of the best-selling nursing drug guide. It has been selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and provides evidence-based, nursi...ng-focused drug monographs for nearly 3700 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs. With a tabbed, alphabetical organization and a “New Drugs” section, NDH2023 makes it easy to check drug facts on the spot.
The drug monographs provide dosages, indications, boxed warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information. Additionally, there are 27 monographs of newly-FDA-approved drugs listed together for easy review. A full-color pill guide insert with photos of 439 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules is also included.
Four introductory chapters provide an overview of drug actions, interactions, and reactions; drug therapy across the lifespan; safe drug administration; and therapeutic drug classifications. Nearly 30 appendices cover topics such as serotonin syndrome, pregnancy risk categories, and understanding biosimilar drugs.
Monthly updates on Lippincott NursingCenter deliver the latest FDA information. Nursing2023 Drug Handbook is an essential tool for preventing medication errors and providing optimal patient care.
The 2020 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses is an essential resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals. This handy pocket guide provides concise, easy-to-access information on over 4,...100 medications, including 48 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA. The A-to-Z format allows for quick reference to drug information, including generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. The guide also features a special section on Patient Safety information, as well as appendices covering topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. The 2020 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses is an invaluable resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals, providing vital drug information in an easy-to-use format.
2022 Nurse's Drug Handbook is the perfect reference for any nurse looking to stay up to date on the latest developments in the world of drugs. This comprehensive guide provides nurses with accurate an...d timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in an easy to understand style with approachable terminology, the 2022 Nurse’s Drug Handbook includes an index of all generic, trade and alternate drug names, chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule. Additionally, the book includes indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak and duration information, incompatibilities and contraindications, interactions with drugs, food and activities, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, including key teaching points for patients, mechanism-of-action illustrations, warnings and precautions and updated appendices, including Uncommon Drugs. Furthermore, the book features bolded life-threatening Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) for easy identification. With its up-to-date information and straightforward layout, the 2022 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is an essential resource for any nurse.
The 2020 Nurse’s Drug Handbook from Jones & Bartlett Learning is the most comprehensive and up-to-date nursing drug reference available. This invaluable resource provides nurses with accurate, timel...y facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in an easy-to-understand language and format, the 2020 Nurse’s Drug Handbook includes an index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names, chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk categories, and controlled substance schedules. It also includes indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information.
In addition, the 2020 Nurse’s Drug Handbook includes incompatibilities and contraindications, interactions with drugs, food, and activities, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, and mechanism-of-action illustrations. It also features an updated antineoplastic drug therapy appendix and Life-Threatening Adverse Reactions (ADRs) that are bolded for easy identification.
The 2020 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the perfect reference for nurses who need to stay up-to-date on the latest drug information. With its user-friendly design and comprehensive information, it’s an essential resource for any nurse’s library.
The 2023 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses is the perfect companion for any busy nursing student or practitioner. This comprehensive pocket guide provides up-to-date information on more than 3...,900 vital medications in an easy-to-access A-to-Z format. Each drug monograph includes generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching.
The guide also includes 24 new FDA-approved drugs, comprehensive content updates, a special section on patient safety and medication administration, detailed appendices, indexed generic and trade names, and drug classes. The “Anatomy of a Drug Monograph” feature provides step-by-step guidance for reading and understanding each monograph component.
The 2023 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses is the perfect go-to resource for any nursing student or practitioner. Its portable size and comprehensive content make it an invaluable tool for clinical success in any setting. With this pocket guide, you can confidently and accurately provide the best care for your patients.
The 2019 Nurse’s Drug Handbook from Jones & Bartlett Learning is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference available. This annual publication is written in a straigh...tforward style that speaks to nurses in language they use every day. It contains concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically, with an index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names. Each drug entry includes chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule, along with indications and dosages, route, onset, peak, and duration information, incompatibilities and contraindications, interactions with drugs, food, and activities, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, mechanism-of-action illustrations, warnings and precautions, and an updated antineoplastic appendix. In addition, 36 full antiviral entries and an antiviral appendix updated to include only combination antivirals are included.
The 2019 Nurse’s Drug Handbook includes many new drugs, such as abacavir, abaloparatide, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, angiotensin II, atazanavir, benralizumab, betrixaban, brivaracetam, brodalumab, daclatasvir, darunavir, delafloxacin, dolutegravir, droxidopa, dupilumab, efavirenz, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, ertugliflozin, etelcalcetide, etravirine, famciclovir, foscarnet sodium, guselkumab, indinavir, lamivudine, letermovir, maraviroc, naldemedine, nelfinavir mesylate, nevirapine, ocrelizumab, oseltamivir phosphate, peramivir, pimavanserin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rilpivirine, ritonavir, safinamide, sarilumab, secnidazole, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telbivudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, tipranavir, valbenazine, valacyclovir hydrochloride, valganciclovir hydrochloride, zanamivir, and zidovudine.
The 2019 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is an essential resource for any nurse who needs accurate and timely information on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. With its comprehensive coverage and no-nonsense style, it is the perfect reference for nurses in any setting.
McGraw-Hill Nurse’s Drug Handbook, Seventh Edition is the go-to resource for nurses looking to safely administer more than 4,000 drugs. With full monographs on 1,000+ drugs, including 29 new ones, n...urses can rest assured that they are providing their patients with the best care possible. The drug monographs are designed for easy understanding and quick access to essential facts.
The Handbook also provides important administration and monitoring instructions, as well as FDA black box warnings and adverse drug reactions. Special icons point out hazardous and high-alert drugs, and there is an expanded 36-page safe drug administration insert. Guidance on drug interactions, including foods, herbals, and behavior, is also provided, as well as a safety insert on sanctioned guidelines for timely administration of scheduled drugs and a new appendix on current drug shortages.
McGraw-Hill Nurse’s Drug Handbook, Seventh Edition is the perfect resource for nurses looking to provide the safest, most effective drug administration possible.
Elsevier's 2023 Intravenous Medications is the go-to resource for nurses and health professionals looking for the most complete and up-to-date information on IV drugs. This annual publication contains... detailed monographs on more than 400 IV drugs, including the drug name, usual dose, dilution, compatibility, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, interactions, side effects, antidote, and more. The 2023 edition includes 10 monographs of the most recent IV drugs approved by the FDA, as well as updated drug uses, interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions for all current IV drugs.
Highlighted Black Box Warnings make it easy to identify medications with serious safety risks, while blue-screened text calls attention to special circumstances not covered by Black Box Warnings. Dosage and dilution charts within monographs provide quick summaries of essential clinical information, and life-stage dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients.
The book's convenient, A-to-Z format organizes all drug monographs by generic name, allowing students to find any drug in seconds. Its spiral binding allows the book to lie flat, leaving the practitioner’s hands free to perform other tasks. Additional drug monographs are provided on the Evolve website.
Elsevier's 2023 Intravenous Medications is the perfect reference for use in critical care areas, at the nursing station, in the office, and in public health and home care settings. Get the essential information you need to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs with Elsevier's Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals.
The 2022 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses is the perfect resource for nurses and nursing students who need to stay up to date on the latest drug information. This handy pocket guide provides ...essential information on more than 3,900 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format.
The monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations and patient teaching. A special section addresses patient safety and medication administration. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines) and more.
Drugs are alphabetized by generic name for quick access to the information you need. Included are brand names, drug class, pregnancy risk, and controlled substance schedule for each drug. Prominent alerts appear for new drugs, dangerous drugs, and boxed warnings. A detailed index of all generic and trade names and drug classes helps you locate the information you need even more quickly.
At just 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, this robust yet conveniently-sized compendium is a valuable resource for all nurses and nursing students. New to this edition are complete monographs on 28 new FDA-approved drugs and fully updated information on drug indications, dosages, and administration. The 2022 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides the just-in-time information you need in an easy-to-carry format.
Choosing the right nurse drug book is essential for nurses as they must handle a variety of medication every day. There are various types of nurse drug books available in the market, but it is important to choose the one that suits your specific needs. In this article, we will discuss valuable tips to help you choose the right nurse drug book.
Types of Nurse Drug Books:
There are mainly two types of nurse drug books available in the market. They are:
1. Pocket Nurse Drug Book:
Pocket nurse drug books are small and portable, which makes them ideal for nurses who are always on the go. These books are concise and provide essential information about each drug, including its dosage, side effects, and nursing considerations. They are ideal for those who need quick access to information during their shift.
2. Comprehensive Nurse Drug Book:
Comprehensive nurse drug books offer in-depth information about each drug, including its pharmacology, interactions, dosage, and nursing considerations. These books are bulky and not very portable, but they offer detailed information that pocket nurse drug books lack. They are ideal for nurses who want a comprehensive reference guide.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Nurse Drug Book:
Below are factors that you should consider when choosing a nurse drug book.
1. Format:
The format of the nurse drug book is essential as it affects how easily you can access the information. You should consider whether you prefer a physical book or an e-book. Also, consider whether you want a pocket or a comprehensive book.
2. Brand:
The brand of the nurse drug book matters as some brands may provide more accurate and updated information than others. Some popular brands include Davis's Drug Guide, Mosby's Drug Guide, and Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide.
3. Accuracy:
The accuracy of the information provided in the nurse drug book is essential. It is best to choose a book that provides accurate and up-to-date information about each drug. You can check the accuracy of the book by cross-referencing its information with credible sources.
4. Nursing Considerations:
Nursing considerations are vital when choosing a nurse drug book. The book should provide information about how to administer the drug, the possible side effects, and how to mitigate them. It should also provide information about how to monitor the patient's response to the drug.
5. Drug Interactions:
The nurse drug book should provide information about potential drug interactions. This is especially important for nurses who must administer multiple drugs to a patient. The book should provide information about potential drug interactions and how to mitigate them.
6. Dosage:
The nurse drug book should provide accurate dosing information for each drug. It should provide information about the correct dosage, the route of administration, and the frequency of administration.
7. Side Effects:
The nurse drug book should provide information about the possible side effects of each drug. It should provide information about how to monitor the patient for these side effects and how to mitigate them.
8. Price:
The price of the nurse drug book is another important factor to consider. Although comprehensive nurse drug books are more expensive than pocket books, they provide more in-depth information. However, if you are on a tight budget, a pocket nurse drug book may be sufficient.
Conclusion:
Choosing the right nurse drug book is essential for nurses as they must handle a variety of medication every day. When choosing a nurse drug book, you should consider factors such as the format, brand, accuracy, nursing considerations, drug interactions, dosage, side effects, and price. By considering these factors, you can choose a nurse drug book that suits your specific needs.