Nursing2005 Drug Handbook, 25th Anniversary Edition

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• ISBN13: 9781582553221
• ISBN10: 158255322X
• Edition: 25th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-21
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

The best-selling nursing drug handbook for 25 years is now in its fully updated 2005 edition. Organized by therapeutic class, Nursing2005 Drug Handbook provides quick access to current, accurate information on over 1,000 generic and 3,500 brand-name drugs. This edition's interactions sections newly feature "Rapid Onset" information, highlighting moderate-to-severe interactions that appear within 24 hours. Coverage includes dozens of recently FDA-approved drugs, more pediatric dosages, and more off-label uses. Other features include a full-color photoguide to tablets and capsules and an expanded English-Spanish drug phrase translator. A free mini-CD contains 200 drug monographs linked to 200 patient-teaching handouts. CE activity and free drug updates are available at NDHnow.com.

Table of Contents

Compatibility of drugs combined in a syringe
Contributors and consultants	p. vii
How to use Nursing2005 Drug Handbook	p. ix
Guide to abbreviations	p. xiii
General Information
Drug actions, interactions, and reactions	p. 1
Drug therapy across the lifespan	p. 5
Safe drug administration	p. 13
Anti-infectives
Amebicides and antiprotozoals	p. 20
Anthelmintics	p. 26
Antifungals	p. 28
Antimalarials	p. 47
Antituberculotics and antileprotics	p. 56
Aminoglycosides	p. 67
Penicillins	p. 75
Cephalosporins	p. 96
Tetracyclines	p. 123
Sulfonamides	p. 130
Fluoroquinolones	p. 135
Antivirals	p. 149
Macrolide anti-infectives	p. 201
Miscellaneous anti-infectives	p. 208
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Inotropics	p. 227
Antiarrhythmics	p. 232
Antianginals	p. 256
Antihypertensives	p. 271
Antilipemics	p. 322
Miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs	p. 337
Central Nervous System Drugs
Nonopioid analgesics and antipyretics	p. 353
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	p. 359
Opioid analgesics	p. 382
Sedative-hypnotics	p. 407
Anticonvulsants	p. 419
Antidepressants	p. 445
Anxiolytics	p. 472
Antipsychotics	p. 485
Central nervous system stimulants	p. 513
Antiparkinsonians	p. 523
Miscellaneous central nervous system drugs	p. 539
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics)	p. 563
Anticholinergics	p. 571
Adrenergics (sympathomimetics)	p. 578
Skeletal muscle relaxants	p. 585
Neuromuscular blockers	p. 592
Respiratory Tract Drugs
Antihistamines	p. 607
Bronchodilators	p. 617
Expectorants and antitussives	p. 639
Miscellaneous respiratory tract drugs	p. 642
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Antacids, adsorbents, and antiflatulents	p. 661
Digestive enzymes and gallstone solubilizers	p. 666
Antidiarrheals	p. 670
Laxatives	p. 676
Antiemetics	p. 688
Antiulcer drugs	p. 701
Miscellaneous gastrointestinal tract drugs	p. 715
Photoguide to Tablets and Capsules	p. C1
Hormonal Drugs
Corticosteroids	p. 723
Androgens and anabolic steroids	p. 743
Estrogens and progestins	p. 752
Gonadotropins	p. 784
Antidiabetics and glucagon	p. 789
Thyroid hormones	p. 821
Thyroid hormone antagonists	p. 828
Pituitary hormones	p. 833
Parathyroid-like drugs	p. 841
Drugs for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Diuretics	p. 851
Electrolytes and replacement solutions	p. 870
Acidifiers and alkalinizers	p. 880
Hematologic Drugs
Hematinics	p. 883
Anticoagulants	p. 892
Blood derivatives	p. 907
Thrombolytic enzymes	p. 915
Antineoplastics
Alkylating drugs	p. 924
Antimetabolites	p. 945
Antibiotic antineoplastics	p. 959
Antineoplastics that alter hormone balance	p. 973
Miscellaneous antineoplastics	p. 988
Immunomodulators
Immunosuppressants	p. 1029
Vaccines and toxoids	p. 1052
Antitoxins and antivenins	p. 1081
Immune serums	p. 1085
Biological response modifiers	p. 1096
Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Drugs
Ophthalmic anti-infectives	p. 1120
Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories	p. 1129
Miotics	p. 1135
Mydriatics	p. 1138
Ophthalmic vasoconstrictors	p. 1144
Miscellaneous ophthalmics	p. 1147
Otics	p. 1160
Nasal drugs	p. 1162
Topical Drugs
Local anti-infectives	p. 1170
Scabicides and pediculicides	p. 1186
Topical corticosteroids	p. 1190
Nutritional Drugs
Vitamins and minerals	p. 1203
Calorics	p. 1224
Miscellaneous Categories
Antigout drugs	p. 1229
Oxytocics	p. 1235
Spasmolytics	p. 1242
Gold salts	p. 1247
Miscellaneous antagonists and antidotes	p. 1250
Uncategorized drugs	p. 1267
Appendices and Index
Drugs that prolong the QTc interval	p. 1299
Adverse reactions misinterpreted as age-related changes	p. 1300
Herbal medicines	p. 1302
Look-alike and sound-alike drug names	p. 1310
Drugs that shouldn't be crushed	p. 1313
Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines	p. 1316
Combination drugs for pain management	p. 1324
Infusion flow rates	p. 1327
Normal laboratory test values	p. 1330
Dialyzable drugs	p. 1332
English-Spanish drug phrase translator	p. 1335
Acknowledgments	p. 1343
Index	p. 1345
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