Nursing 2002 Drug Handbook (Book with Mini CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh)

by Springhouse

• ISBN13: 9781582551227
• ISBN10: 1582551227
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Annual, pocket-sized handbook includes complete profiles on 42 newly approved drugs, newly approved indications, new I.V. drip charts for quick reference, and more Alert logos highlighting potential dangers. Mini CD includes monographs on 200 common drugs, 10 CE tests worth 36.5 contact hours, printable teaching aids, and more. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants	vii
Common abbreviations	viii
General Information
How to use Nursing 2002 Drug Handbook	1	(4)
Drug actions, interactions, and reactions	5	(6)
Drug therapy in children	11	(4)
Drug therapy in elderly patients	15	(3)
Drug therapy and the nursing process	18	(4)
Anti-infective Drugs
Amebicides and antiprotozoals	22	(4)
Anthelmintics	26	(2)
Antifungals	28	(16)
Antimalarials	44	(7)
Antituberculotics and antileprotics	51	(11)
Aminoglycosides	62	(7)
Penicillins	69	(25)
Cephalosporins	94	(30)
Tetracyclines	124	(6)
Sulfonamides	130	(7)
Fluoroquinolones	137	(18)
Antivirals	155	(37)
Macrolide anti-infectives	192	(7)
Miscellaneous anti-infectives	199	(16)
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Inotropics	215	(4)
Antiarrhythmics	219	(26)
Antianginals	245	(17)
Antihypertensives	262	(53)
Antilipemics	315	(14)
Miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs	329	(13)
Central Nervous System Drugs
Nonnarcotic analgesics and antipyretics	342	(8)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	350	(25)
Narcotic and opioid analgesics	375	(25)
Sedative-hypnotics	400	(12)
Anticonvulsants	412	(25)
Antidepressants	437	(25)
Antianxiety drugs	462	(14)
Antipsychotics	476	(23)
Central nervous system stimulants	499	(12)
Antiparkinsonians	511	(14)
Miscellaneous central nervous system drugs	525	(19)
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics)	544	(8)
Anticholinergics	552	(8)
Adrenergics (sympathomimetics)	560	(9)
Adrenergic blockers (sympatholytics)	569	(4)
Skeletal muscle relaxants	573	(8)
Neuromuscular blockers	581	(17)
Respiratory Tract Drugs
Antihistamines	598	(11)
Bronchodilators	609	(23)
Expectorants and antitussives	632	(3)
Miscellaneous respiratory drugs	635	(19)
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Antacids, adsorbents, and antiflatulents	654	(6)
Digestive enzymes and gallstone solubilizers	660	(4)
Antidiarrheals	664	(6)
Laxatives	670	(13)
Antiemetics	683	(11)
Antiulcer drugs	694
Photoguide to Tablets and Capsules	16	(1317)
Hormonal Drugs
Corticosteroids	707	(19)
Androgens and anabolic steroids	726	(9)
Estrogens and progestins	735	(23)
Gonadotropins	758	(5)
Antidiabetics and glucagon	763	(23)
Thyroid hormones	786	(6)
Thyroid hormone antagonists	792	(5)
Pituitary hormones	797	(9)
Parathyroid-like drugs	806	(5)
Drugs for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Diuretics	811	(20)
Electrolytes and replacement solutions	831	(14)
Acidifiers and alkalinizers	845	(3)
Hematologic Drugs
Hematinics	848	(7)
Anticoagulants	855	(11)
Blood derivatives	866	(7)
Thrombolytic enzymes	873	(9)
Antineoplastics
Alkylating drugs	882	(20)
Antimetabolities	902	(15)
Antibiotic antineoplastics	917	(19)
Antineoplastics that alter hormone balance	936	(12)
Miscellaneous antineoplastics	948	(35)
Immunomodulation Drugs
Immunosuppressants	983	(14)
Vaccines and toxoids	997	(31)
Antitoxins and antivenins	1028	(4)
Immune serums	1032	(10)
Biological response modifiers	1042	(19)
Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Drugs
Ophthalmic anti-infectives	1061	(10)
Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories	1071	(6)
Miotics	1077	(5)
Mydriatics	1082	(6)
Ophthalmic vasoconstrictors	1088	(3)
Miscellaneous ophthalmics	1091	(12)
Otics	1103	(3)
Nasal drugs	1106	(9)
Topical Drugs
Local anti-infectives	1115	(17)
Scabicides and pediculicides	1132	(4)
Topical corticosteroids	1136	(15)
Nutritional Drugs
Vitamins and minerals	1151	(22)
Calorics	1173	(6)
Miscellaneous Categories
Antigout drugs	1179	(6)
Enzymes	1185	(2)
Oxytocics	1187	(5)
Spasmolytics	1192	(3)
Gold salts	1195	(3)
Miscellaneous antagonists and antidotes	1198	(19)
Uncategorized drugs	1217	(40)
Herbal medicines	1257	(76)
Appendices and Index
Most common drug errors	1281	(6)
Infusion rates	1287	(3)
Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines	1290	(6)
Selected local and topical anesthetics	1296	(6)
Diagnostic skin tests	1302	(2)
Cancer chemotherapy: Acronyms and protocols	1304	(7)
Selected drugs used for conscious sedation	1311	(3)
Normal laboratory test values	1314	(1)
Table of equivalents	1315	(1)
Dialyzable drugs	1316	(3)
Estimating surface area in children	1319	(1)
Drugs that shouldn't be crushed	1320	(4)
English-Spanish drug phrase translator	1324	(9)
Acknowledgments	1333	(2)
Index	1335