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9781582554044

Nursing2006 Drug Handbook

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  • ISBN13:

    9781582554044

  • ISBN10:

    1582554048

  • Edition: 26th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-06-17
  • Publisher: LWW
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The best-selling nursing drug handbook for 26 years is now in its fully updated 2006 edition. Organized by therapeutic class, Nursing2006 Drug Handbook provides quick access to current, accurate information on over 1,000 generic and 3,500 brand-name drugs. Entries include Alerts, dosage adjustments for specific populations, I.V. administration, off-label indications, adverse reactions, and interactions with rapid-onset interactions highlighted.This edition includes over 20 recently approved drugs and new indications. New appendices include chemotherapy acronyms and protocols and a table of common interactions with cytochrome P-450 enzymes.A free mini-CD contains 200 drug monographs and corresponding customizable patient-teaching handouts. CE activity and updates are on NDHnow.com.Nursing2006 Drug Handbook is also available for PDAs. See PDA listing for details.

Table of Contents

Compatibility of drugs combined in a syringe
Contributors and consultants
How to use Nursing 2006 Drug Handbook
Guide to abbreviations
General Information
Drug actions, interactions, and reactions
Drug therapy across the lifespan
Safe drug administration
Anti-infectives
Amebicides and antiprotozoals
Anthelmintics
Antifungals
Antimalarials
Antituberculotics and antileprotics
Aminoglycosides
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Fluoroquinolones
Antivirals
Macrolide anti-infectives
Miscellaneous anti-infectives
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Inotropics
Antiarrhythmics
Antianginals
Antihypertensives
Antilipemics
Miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs
Central Nervous System Drugs
Nonopioid analgesics and antipyretics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Opioid analgesics
Sedative-hypnotics
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Anxiolytics
Antipsychotics
Central nervous system stimulants
Antiparkinsonians
Miscellaneous central nervous system drugs
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics)
Anticholinergics
Adrenergics (sympathomimetics)
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Neuromuscular blockers
Respiratory Tract Drugs
Antihistamines
Bronchodilators
Expectorants and antitussives
Miscellaneous respiratory tract drugs
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Antacids, adsorbents, and antiflatulents
Digestive enzymes and gallstone solubilizers
Antidiarrheals
Laxatives
Antiemetics
Antiulcer drugs
Miscellaneous gastrointestinal tract drugs
Photoguide to Tablets and Capsules
Hormonal Drugs
Corticosteroids
Androgens and anabolic steroids
Estrogens and progestins
Gonadotropins
Antidiabetics and glucagon
Thyroid hormones
Thyroid hormone antagonists
Pituitary hormones
Parathyroid-like drugs
Drugs for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Diuretics
Electrolytes and replacement solutions
Acidifiers and alkalinizers
Hematologic Drugs
Hematinics
Anticoagulants
Blood derivatives
Thrombolytic enzymes
Antineoplastics
Alkylating drugs
Antimetabolites
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antineoplastics that alter hormone balance
Miscellaneous antineoplastics
Immunomodulators
Immunosuppressants
Vaccines and toxoids
Antitoxins and antivenins
Immune serums
Biological response modifiers
Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Drugs
Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories
Miotics
Mydriatics
Ophthalmic vasoconstrictors
Miscellaneous ophthalmics
Otics
Nasal drugsTopical Drugs
Local anti-infectives
Scabicides and pediculicides
Topical corticosteroids
Nutritional Drugs
Vitamins and minerals
CaloricsMiscellaneous Categories
Antigout drugs
Oxytocics
Spasmolytics
Gold salts
Miscellaneous antagonists and antidotes
Uncategorized drugs
Appendices and Index
Cytochrome P-450 enzymes, substrates, inducers, and inhibitors
Cancer chemotherapy: acronyms and protocols
English-Spanish drug phrase translator
Drugs that prolong the QTc interval
Adverse reactions misinterpreted as age-related changes
Combination drugs for pain management
Infusion flow rates
Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines
Look-alike and sound-alike drug names
Drugs that shouldn't be crushed
Dialyzable drugs
Herbal supplements
Normal laboratory test values
Acknowledgments
Index
Drug updates on the Internet
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