Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses

by Deglin, Judith Hopfer; Vallerand, April Hazard

• ISBN13: 9780803609396
• ISBN10: 0803609396
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

WHAT'S NEW More than 50 comprehensive drug classess -- including herbals in a separate class More complete coverage of herbals -- 18 full monographs on those most commonly used Average wholesale prices expanded to include the top 300 drugs Do not crush, break, or chew caution statement Dosing considerations for patients with renal or hepatic impairment Full size CD-ROM that includes a drug dosage calculator and more than 300 of the most widely used drugs ready to print or customize, PLUS 55 BONUS drugs! Pharmacologic classification included for generic drugs where available KEY FEATURES 4,600 trade and generic drugs 50 new monographs, along with all the latest FDA information on new medications/warnings, dosage forms and unlabeled uses, life-span considerations, and product withdrawals The accompanying CD-ROM offers: Access 300 drugs by generic or trade name at the click of a mouse The ability for students to print drug monographs or create custom drug information for p

Table of Contents

How to Use Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses	xv
Special Dosing Considerations	xxi
The Pediatric Patient	xxi
The Geriatric Patient	xxi
The Obstetric Patient	xxii
Renal Disease	xxii
Liver Disease	xxiii
Congestive Heart Failure	xxiii
Body Size	xxiii
Delivery to Sites of Action	xxiii
Drug Interactions	xxiv
Dosage Forms	xxiv
Environmental Factors	xxv
Nutritional Factors	xxv
Summary	xxv
Key to Commonly Used Abbreviations	xxvi
Medication Misadventures: The Nurse's Role in Detecting, Preventing, and Documenting Adverse Drug Events and Medication Errors	xxx
CLASSIFICATIONS	1	(1084)
Anti-Alzheimer Agents	1	(1)
Antianemics	2	(1)
Antianginals	3	(2)
Antianxiety Agents	5	(2)
Antiarrhythmics	7	(2)
Antiasthmatics	9	(1)
Anticholinergics	10	(2)
Anticoagulants	12	(2)
Anticonvulsants	14	(2)
Antidepressants	16	(2)
Antidiabetics	18	(3)
Antidiarrheals	21	(1)
Antiemetics	22	(2)
Antifungals	24	(1)
Antihistamines	25	(2)
Antihypertensives	27	(3)
Anti-infectives	30	(2)
Antineoplastics	32	(4)
Antiparkinson agents	36	(2)
Antiplatelet Agents	38	(1)
Antipsychotics	39	(2)
Antipyretics	41	(2)
Antiretrovirals	43	(2)
Antirheumatics	45	(1)
Antituberculars	46	(2)
Antiulcer Agents	48	(3)
Antivirals	51	(1)
Beta Blockers	52	(2)
Bone Resorption Inhibitors	54	(2)
Bronchodilators	56	(2)
Calcium Channel Blockers	58	(2)
Central Nervous System Stimulants	60	(1)
Corticosteroids	61	(3)
Diuretics	64	(2)
Hormones	66	(2)
Immunosuppresants	68	(1)
Laxatives	69	(2)
Lipid-Lowering Agents	71	(1)
Minerals/Electrolytes/pH modifiers	72	(2)
Natural/Herbal Products	74	(1)
Nonopioid Analgesics	75	(2)
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs	77	(2)
Opioid Analgesics	79	(2)
Skeletal/Hypnotics	81	(2)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants	83	(2)
Thrombolytic Agents	85	(2)
Vaccines/Immunizing Agents	87	(2)
Vascular Headache Suppressants	89	(1)
Vitamins	90	(2)
Weight Control Agents	92	(993)
DRUG MONOGRAPHS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY GENERIC NAME	1085	(2)
APPENDICES	1087	(119)
Appendix A. Natural/Herbal Products	1089	(26)
Appendix B. Commonly Used Combination Drugs	1115	(19)
Appendix C. Equianalgesic Tables	1134	(3)
Appendix D. Schedules of Controlled Substances	1137	(2)
Appendix E. Food and Drug Administration Pregnancy Categories	1139	(1)
Appendix F. Body Surface Area Nomograms	1140	(2)
Appendix G. Administration Techniques	1142	(3)
Appendix H. Recommendations for Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs	1145	(4)
Appendix I. Normal Values of Common Laboratory Tests	1149	(2)
Appendix J. Dietary Guidelines for Food Sources	1151	(2)
Appendix K. Recommended Dietary Allowances	1153	(2)
Appendix L. Routine Pediatric and Adult Immunizations	1155	(4)
Appendix M. Ophthalmic Medications	1159	(12)
Appendix N. Formulas Helpful for Calculating Doses	1171	(3)
Appendix O. Recent Drug Release Update	1174	(5)
Appendix P. Additional Drugs	1179	(25)
Appendix Q. Sample FDA Medication Error and Adverse Reaction Reporting Forms	1204	(2)
Bibliography	1206	(1)
Comprehensive Generic/Trade/Classifications Index	1207