An Ultra-Convenient, Safety-Focused Drug Guide Written for RNs by RNs
Nursing Spectrum Drug Handbook delivers instant access to concise, need-to-know information on more than 3,000 brand-name and 1,000 generic drugs. Carefully updated and based on feedback from nurses worldwide, the Handbook is an essential tool in ensuring the safest, most effective drug administration possible.
Features
- Organized alphabetically by generic name
- Covers each drug's mechanism of action, indication, dosage, contraindications, and more
- Up-to-date overview of ophthalmic drugs, drug classes, vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements
- Color-coded “clinical alert” icons throughout
- Full-color patient safety and drug identification inserts
- Useful photo gallery of common tablets and capsules
- NEW treatment algorithms
- Vital coverage of life-threatening adverse reactions
- Valuable appendices
- Ribbon bookmark to keep your place
- Off-label uses for many drugs
- PDA download of the ENTIRE text
- Online companion site () with drug updates, downloadable patient education information, and more
