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Great compatibility lists!
I leave my copy in our CCU. It's the best resource we have for IV med compatibilities -- boasting nice long lists for most of our commonly used drips. Solid dosing information, some tables, etc. My favorite for IV meds (ePocrates & Infusicalc/Palm user too).

A good quick reference for many IV drugs!
I am new to Critical Care and wanted a book to help with the new IV drugs I would see especially. This book is a great addition to a general drug book. I includes more IV information than a general drug book. A few of the dosage recommendations are different than what my facility uses which is a little confusing. But overall, I use this book most days!

Even with my Palm!!!
I use my palm all the time.. I love Epocrates for its ease of use. But for indepth info on drugs we use day and day it..it cannot be beat!!

This is the most used IV drug book on our unit
This is the most used IV drug book on our unit. The drugs are listed alphabetically, therefore easy to find when you are in a hurry. The best feature is the compatability list for each drug. Some titratable meds have easy to read tables, and there are tables of drug effect onset, peak, halflife, etc. ... Read more

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This popular dosage calculation work-text helps students master the critical skills necessary to competently and confidently calculate drug dosages. Innovative and practical, it includes information on the ratio and proportion, formula and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation, and numerous practice problems to accompany these methods. Ideal for students who need an extensive math review in addition to drug calculations content, this new edition features a more logical organization, a new chapter addressing medication administration to critically ill patients, and more practice problems on calculations for pediatric patients. ... Read more

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Very good but not complete
You're only as good as your current information. While the Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide 2004 has lots of useful information and is a compact, informative source for most drugs, it's missing many new drugs approved and on the market as of 2002. For example, Pimecrolimus (tradename Elidel) which is widely used by derms, peds and family practice doctors is nowhere to be found in the book either under its generic or brand name.

Some similar medications with the same mode of action but different absorption and pharmacokinetics are lumped together For example, Concerta, Ritalin LA, Ritalin, Ritalin SR are all lumped together under their generic name without discussing the effects of the different delivery systems and how that might impact patient side effects.

There's absolutely no mention of oral terbinafine which has been on the market for the last three years. Since oral anti-fungals can have differing coverage and drug interactions, it would be wise to be comprehensive in this particular category.

On the other hand, many of the IV medications are pretty up-to-date making this more of an indepensible guide for hospitals vs. office based practices. Certainly there are medications that might be sampled/written on the office level here as well; it just appears as if the information isn't as comprehensive as could be.

The book is well organzied with an index based around the class of medication as well as generic names. For those medications that are "branded" it might be a bit more difficult to find as there is no brand name guide. Since not all of us think of medications and their generic names, this might be a useful cross reference (particularly if the patient knows the brand name and not the generic as so often happens).

There's a very useful section based on the different types of medications that provides a thumbnail overview of the class and the typical side effects and effects seen with the class of medication. There's also a useful section that has illustrations of some of the common medications out there. Since patients frequently remember the color and shape of their pills but not always other details about the medication (beyond what they take it for), this is useful as well in determining what the patient might be taking.

This book is certainly more user friendly and easier to access than the PDR and is missing the complete PI for various medications verbatium. In a sense, this is an advantage as the guide provides a good, quick and targeted overview on each medication. It also allows nurses to sidestep the useful information that the FDA frequently requires drug manufacturers to put in their package insert.

On the whole, Karch's book is very good and an indepensible tool for nurses. Karch's book also overlooks a number of popular medications that were approved as soon as two years ago and tends to lump the medications together without distinguishing the differences between delivery systems and how that might impact the side effects patients feel. ... Read more

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Essential for course review and NCLEX review, this resource is a complete, concentrated outline of pharmacology. Each chapter contains objectives, pre- and post-tests with rationales, vocabulary review, practice to pass exercises, critical thinking case studies, as well as NCLEX alerts. Unique to Prentice Hall's Nursing Reviews & Rationales Series, a comprehensive CD-ROM and Companion Website, available free of charge, provide additional review.Content includes all of the "need-to-know" facts covering medications including safety, anti-infection, blood-modifying, gastrointestinal, neurological, psychiatric, and much more.For nursing students in need of a resource that focuses on course review or NCLEX review as well as nursing professionals looking to familiarize themselves with a new specialty. Buy 5 Get 1 Free! Use ISBN: 0-13-072439-4 to order this special 6-pack. Offer valid until 12/31/01. ... Read more

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One of the best B-ball books
This book is Jerry west giving tips and stratagies for young and experienced players. West has tips for practicing stratagies for during the game and how basketball effects you off the court. I really like this book. Jerry West is one of the greatest plaers of all time, It's very nice of him to pass on his skills. West also writes about being a kid, listening to West Virginia Mountaineer games on his radio. My dad used to do this exact same thing. Jerry also acknowledges other players. He includes Wilt Chamberlain, Kreem-Abdul Jabbar, Pete Maravich, and a few others. I recommend this book to all basketball players who would like to take on the best. ... Read more

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If you take medications, you need this book!
Doctors can't keep track of every detail about every medication. So, it's essential that patients read about meds before taking them. Sometimes, however, the information just doesn't make sense to us. This book, helps it make sense. It's well organized. The information is great, and the style incorporates humor to make important points.

Makes Pharmacology A Lot More Enjoyable.
I love this book. It breaks down pharmacologic drugs by system (ie. drugs used on the GI system, abx, etc.) and explains them in very simple terms while still being entertaining. This book is a must have for all nursing students. Sure does make pharmacology a lot easier to understand.

The Best way to brush up on your pharmacology!!!!!!
I love this book. It breaks down pharmacologic drugs by system (ie. drugs used on the GI system, abx, etc.) and explains them in very simple terms while still being entertaining. This book does not read like a text book. However, at the end of each chapter, there is a little 3-7 question quiz. The only down side about this book is that it does not give the common names of drugs (ie. Colace is referred to as ducosate sodium). This book has really helped me in clinical and my practice NCLEX scores have dramatically improved. This book is a must own for nursing students, new grad nurses, or anyone who needs brushing up on pharmacology. ... Read more

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This compact pocket guide provides a step-by-step approach tothe math and knowledge needed for the accurate calculation of drugdosages. This edition contains expanded coverage of intravenousmedication and insulin administration. Also included are end-of-chapterpractice problems and new chapters covering pediatric and geriatricdosage calculation. ... Read more

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Nice book, but with mistakes
As a new nursing student I have found this book very useful. There is a very comprehensive introduction which allows the student to relearn some of the math skills that may have been lost over the year. I also really like the fact that the book comes with a removable laminated card with conversions on it. I'm sure that this will come in quite handy when I begin my clinicals.
My only real complaint is that I have found a couple of mistakes in the fifth edition. I found at least two mistake in the answers provided for the chapter review on apothecaries' measurements. I would recommend that the publisher check their material a little better so as to prevent confusion for students.

Thumbs Up For Maths for Nurses
A great little book which is user friendly and concise.I would recommend it for any nurse wanting to learn more about drug calculations ! It gets the thumbs up rating !!

Math For Nurses : Thumbs Up !
This is a great little book which is concise and user friendly. I would recommend to all nurses as it covers the basics of math and aswell as formulas for completing drug calculations relevent for the nursing profession. ... Read more

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This essential handbook presents detailed monographs for approximately 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements--including 19 herbs new to this edition. Arranged in alphabetical order, each monograph incorporates authoritative information on common names, pronunciations (new), scientific names, origins, uses (reported and investigational), forms, dosages, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions, interactions with herbs, drugs, foods, and lab tests, client considerations, pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, chemical components and actions) and references. ... Read more

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Provides the fundamentals of drug administration, drug laws, principles of pharmacology, drug handling procedures, physician's orders, routes of administration, dosage calculation, and drug actions related to specific body systems and disorders.New for the Fourth Edition:CAUTION! boxes provide critical information on common drug administration errors; PATIENT EDUCATION boxes teach and reinforce communication skills; CRITICAL THINKING exercises and Internet activities at the end of each chapter; and step-by-step procedures throughout the text.New chapters on vitamins, minerals, and herbs; and antineoplastic drugs. ... Read more

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This reference text comprehensively addresses every aspect of infusion therapy. The new Second edition now includes discussion of intrathecal, intraosseous, and epidural procedures, as well as coverage of subcutaneous pain management, conscious sedation, and the use of catheters not being inserted intravenously. Addressing every aspect of infusion therapy, this text can be applied to any healthcare setting. INFUSION THERAPY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE also covers management, quality assurance, entrepreneurial roles, and future considerations for infusion therapy. Each chapter can stand alone, making it a great reference tool for practitioners. ... Read more

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Psychopharmacological overview in practical format
In it's second edition, the book divides into two essential overviews that are very "user friendly". The first part profiles a general clinical psychopharmacology which provides a well written and comprehensible neuroanatomy review, which is basic to the understanding of how psychotropic drugs work. The mental disorders are discussed which these drugs are used to treat, along with ECT, abuse dynamics and interventions.

The second section provides a complete drug profile for more than 100 psychotropics. Included in each profile are facts that exceed most common nursing medication books. The drug index is all encompassing and has index resource to furthur promote a handy reference source. ... Read more

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Useful, important book. Highly recommend it.
This book is turning out to be a valuable tool for me in practice and teaching. I recommend it for students, teachers and health practitioners who want to use essential oils to enhance patient care. It is well-written, objective, practical and has extensive references, summary tables, appendices and index. As a physician, I appreciate its integrative approach. It is a good synthesis of history, chemistry, safety issues, experience, basic science, some of the most current clinical research, clinical applications and more. I especially liked the section on infection. In my opinion, it is an important work, which could well influence future research and clinical use of essential oils in the United States.

Outstanding Resource
This is a great book for any health professional wishing to enhance patient care with aromatherapy. As a nurse, I find it to be an outstanding resource full of scientifically based information related to essential oils and their uses. Dr Buckle has included an easy to use index to guide the reader to information on a variety of diseases and conditions which respond to aromatherapy intervention. This is a "must read" for anyone incorporating aromatherapy into a clinical or community setting.

Excellent choice
Sick of all those superficial and almost identical books about aromatherapy?
If you are tired of aromatherapy recipe books and want some solid, research-backed (yes over 1,500 references!) information about how to REALLY help people with chronical pain, depression, Alzheimer's disease, pressure sores, insomnia, nasty infections, nausea or just to understand how essential oils work, don't hesitate to get this precious packed advice from former nurse and now PhD Jane Buckle. I have more than fifteen years of experience with essential oils but I found much useful news and lots of inspiration in this unique treasure box. The chemistry section is outstanding as is the section on side-effects or interactions with common drugs (in case you work with essential oils as recommended in some of the above mentioned books...)

not as useful as others
I found this book to deal less with the practice of Clinical Aromatherapy than the politics of the use of essential oils clinically. I'm already convinced that the use of essential oils can be helpful in the healing of ourselves and others. I found the books by Kurt Schnaubelt to be more useful.

A must-have book
There are those who will see this book as a 2nd editon to Jane's first book, 'Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing' but to suggest such a link would be similar to saying that Concorde was just a step up from the Wright Brothers.

This book meets the needs of health professionals and educators, as well as being a vital tool for those who work with essential oils. It is an important contribution to the creation of healthcare packages that embrace the very best of orthodox and complementary medicine. ... Read more

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I disagee with the Advanced degree Snob
The purpose of this series is not to TEACH. It provides a testing tool; practice questions for exam or NCLEX prep. If you want to learn about calcium channel blockers, read your textbook or turn to one of Lippincotts other books. I also recommend Lippincott's Clinical Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy book. The text my prof used in my pharm class was very poor. But I read it anyway. Then, when I was beginning my prep for each exam, I would read through the Made Incredibly Easy chapters in the drug classes specific to what my exam would cover. Then I would use the software to practice. I found this very helpful with probably THE hardest class a nursing student has to slog through.

Another poor quality CD-ROM in a Poor Series...
The title of this series should be called, "Incredibly Stupid for the Incredibly Simple!" There is no real organized learning here. You pick from several categories and then immediately proceed to a quiz. You can choose the number of questions in the quiz, but then that is it. You are given the correct answer, along with a one paragraph explanation. All this CD-ROM contains is a few childish, and poorly designed animation, and a bunch of questions and answers. There is no organized learning....such as effects of Ca++ channel blockers, Beta-Adrenergic receptor blockers, Nitrates, etc... Again, all this CD-ROM contains are some unrelated questions and some short explanations. Unless you get this for under $10, save your $$$.

There are several better Pharmacology Books, such as Lippincott's Illustrated Review! I have my advanced degree and will tell you that if you want to learn, you need to spend the time and effort to do it right. There are NO EASY and QUICK ways to learn. This only appeals to the lazy, and gives nursing a poor reputation. Spend the time and learn it right!

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Book Description

This time-tested nursing pharmacology text is known for its concise drug monographs and nursing process coverage, extensive use of color, student-friendly approach, and emphasis on health promotion through medication monitoring and patient education. The 13th edition also brings the same clinical accuracy that users have come to expect from Clayton & Stock. Plus, there are plenty of new features and updates, including the latest FDA approvals and withdrawals, new chapters, and a new student CD-ROM included in every book. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. ... Read more

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Welcome to the standard in drug information!The 2003 PDR® Nurses Drug Handbook is a comprehensive resource of nearly 1,000 detailed monographs, each specially designed to assist the nurse in providing safe and effective drug therapy.Each drug monograph includes essential facts and elements, namely action/kinetics; uses; interactions; overdose management; contraindications; how it is supplied; dosage; and nursing considerations.New to this Edition: Over 25 of the latest drugs as well as the newest approved drugs awaiting market releaseBioterrorism Appendix with information on five agents, including Anthrax and Small Pox, with symptoms, diagnoses, and treatmentFact Sheet on Adverse Drug Event reporting systems with website resources Drug Therapy for common conditions like Arthritis, Hepatitis, Hypertension, and DiabetesCommonly used chemotherapy protocols for neoplasms, with web references ... Read more

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I usually like Delmar products, but I don't like this book.
I own most of the drug handbooks on the market, including this one. It is a required book for a course I am taking, and I don't like using it. In my opinion, the format is not user friendly. Many times, when I look up a drug in this book, I am forced to look further into the drug classification section at the front of the book to get basic information. So it is a hassle to use. I also think that most other handbooks, particularly Davis's Drug Guide, explains things (like the action of a drug for example) in terms that are easier to grasp. Who has time to weed through a lot of verbal fog when you are in a hurry. In addition to being a nurse, I am also a book lover, and this is not one that I love. ... Read more

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Pharmacology is the most difficult aspect of the NCLEX licensure examination for both practical and registered nurses. With new drugs introduced every day and drug interactions a more serious concern than ever before, nursing students need quick, convenient access to up-to-date drug information in order to pass their licensure exams. In a market dominated by lengthy tomes priced nearly double, the Pharmacology Made Easy study guides are the most efficient and economical review choices available. In each book, 295 carefully prepared written test questions cover drug actions, adverse reactions and side effects, contraindications and precautions, interactions, nursing considerations, and therapeutic benefits for more than 600 medications. Complete rationales for correct and incorrect answers are provided. Each book includes a 100-item interactive practice test on disk. ... Read more

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Annual quick-reference is organized alphabetically by brand and generic drug names. Contains more than 4,500 U.S. and Canadian medications; more than 1,300 drug monographs with up to 34 key fields of information per drug monograph; and international brand name index, including 58 countries. Includes over 25 new monographs and an updated appendix. Softcover. ... Read more

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Blanchard & Loeb Publishers NurseÆs Drug Handbook 2005 is more practical, more up-to-date, easier to useùand more cost-effectiveùthan any other nursing drug book you may have used before. It gives you:

ò Accurate, reliable facts on hundreds of drugs from abciximab to zonisamide, organized alphabetically

ò Concise drug entries that are organized consistently for quick reference

ò No-nonsense writing style that speaks your language with terms you use every day

ò All the vital information you need to know before, during, and after drug administration, including:

ò Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule

ò Indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information

ò Mechanism of action

ò Incompatibilities; contraindications; interactions with drugs, food, and activities; and adverse reactions

ò Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points