Nursing 2018 Drug Handbook (38th Edition) – eBook

Description

Nursing 2018 Drug Handbook, 38th Edition (PDF/AZW3) is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, meticulously updated to include over 4,300 clinical modifications encompassing nearly 3,500 generic, brand, and combination medications.

Uncover the latest in pharmacological advancements with the newly added “New Drugs” section, spotlighting 29 FDA-approved generic medications alongside their corresponding brand-name counterparts. Stay informed about pivotal information with the introduction of the National Cancer Institute’s “Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events” classification system, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge necessary for patient safety.

Enhancing utility, this edition introduces several invaluable appendices:

– **Understanding Biosimilar Drugs** offers insights into these complex medications, helping you navigate the evolving landscape of pharmacotherapy.
– **Safe Disposal of Unused Drugs** provides essential guidelines for patients to securely handle and dispose of medications, promoting community health and safety.
– Highlighted **Pregnancy-Lactation-Reproduction** information in each monograph allows healthcare providers to easily access crucial data related to reproductive health and patient care.
– Conveniently identifiable safety and clinical alerts, including *Black Box Warnings*, *Adjust-a-dose* information, *Dialyzable Drug* indicators, and *Overdose Signs & Symptoms*, help practitioners make swift, informed decisions in critical scenarios.
– Comprehensive **Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching** sections outline vital information every nurse needs to provide optimal patient care.

Additionally, a 32-page Photoguide features over 450 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules, making it easier for nurses to recognize and administer medications accurately.

As an added bonus, readers will benefit from free access to Monthly Drug Updates and an Online Toolkit packed with hundreds of helpful tools and invaluable resources to enhance clinical practice.

Note: This edition solely includes the PDF version of the book. No online access codes are provided.

With the 38th edition of the Nursing 2018 Drug Handbook, you’ll be fully prepared to navigate the complexities of modern pharmacology with confidence and precision. ISBN: 978-1-4963-0365-1, ISBN: 978-1-4963-0366-8.