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med deck
This was required for my RN program, I purchased it and I think it is a good source but isn't very convenient because you have to pull the cards out of a box that just fits the cards. Some meds are not in this as well and I had to purchase another reference so that I have all information for my clinical setting. So it was pretty costly due to the fact I had to purchase 2 reference materials and would like to have just purchased one. ... Read more

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This text introduces dimensional analysis as the method for calculating all drug dosages. The use of a single, consistent method for dosage calculations helps eliminate confusion, reduce errors, and build confidence. Chapters include numerous examples, practice problems, and self-quizzes to enable students to monitor their progress, as well as interactive CD-ROM.(medication, administration, starting factor, conversion, equation, system of measurement, oral, parenteral, intravenous, pediatric, household, apothecary, metric, fractions, decimals, ratio, percent, proportion, equations, time, temperature)ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's GuideISBN: 0-7668-0200-0 ... Read more

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Includes a unique two-column question-and-answer Review Sheet, a Practice Quiz, and a Syllabus for each textbook chapter. Also includes study hints for students who speak English as a second language. Also available in a package with the text. ... Read more

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2004 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook is a comprehensive nursing resource for assessment, intervention, and patient education in the administration of oncology drugs. This essential reference provides valuable information on symptom management and chemotherapy administration for the oncology nurse. For 2004 it has been updated with the latest chemotherapy and symptom management drugs. ... Read more

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MOSBY'S OTC DRUGS: A RESOURCE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS is a concise, portable reference covering readily available over-the-counter products.It provides health professionals with important information about the many OTC medications their patients are taking to manage health problems or symptoms, and it offers an authoritative resource to consult when patients ask for advice. The book is organized by body systems and by symptoms and disorders within each body system.Its small size and spiral binding make it easy to carry and use in a clinical setting.Each chapter utilizes a consistent organization that includes a brief description of the disorder or symptom, pharmacology, side effects, drug interactions, lifespan considerations, patient education, and product selection. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive table listing products available to treat the disorder. ... Read more

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IV Therapy Made Incredibly Easy
This book was written plainly, with cute association tips, weather your a pro at getting an IV into a site, or just coming into the field, this book will be helpful to both sides of the coin. and it has it's funny side to it, brought a couple of chuckles to me as I was reading it. ... Read more

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The Drug Information Handbook covers over 4,000 US and Canadian medications containing up to 29 key fields of information within each drug monograph.The information is alphabetically organized by brand and generic drug name (like a dictionary) and fully cross-referenced by page number.Dosing information is provided for both labeled and unlabeled indications.This new edition also provides drug-herb interactions where applicable.

The appendicies contains over 290 pages of comparative drug charts, tables, and treatment guideline information covering a variety of clinical topics. ... Read more

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The Bible of Pharmacy
This is the absolute bible of pharmacy. This is a good reference for generic/brand names, drug class, drug interactions, etc. There are also some very useful drug charts and treatment guidelines in the back of the book. However, it is a little weak on OTC drugs. Overall, this is an excellent portable medical reference.

Excellent Clinical Drug Information Resource
As a clinical pharmacy practitioner with a doctor of pharmacy degree, this is the one reference I reach for time and time again. The monographs are clear, concise and easy to use. The appendicies and comparative drug charts are excellent. There are also summarized guidelines, protocols, drug interactions, etc. for quick reference. I highly recommend this handbook.

The pharmacists' bible
I think every American pharmacist and pharmacy student should have a copy of this book. The appendices with charts and labs are also very useful info.

the pharmacists' bible
Every pharmacist should have this book. There is nothing more to say.

Great Drug Reference
As an NP student I needed a drug reference with all of the information I learned in pharmacology, to safely prescribe medications. This was it. Plus herbal interactions if available. It also is organized alphabetically, which is great, because you just go to the page you need -- no need for an index. ... Read more

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Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Looks at factors contributing to medication errors and recommends steps for preventing them. Emphasizes that systems are at the heart of prevention: medication errors are not typically made or prevented by one person alone. For pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and risk managers. Softcover. DNLM: Medication Errors. ... Read more

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Mosby's 2004 Nursing Drug Cards are an excellent resource for students seeking concise, portable, and convenientdrug information. The pocket-sized cards provide essential pharmacology and nursing management content for over860 generic and 1,320 brand-na * Includes pharmacologic and related nursing content for over 860 generic and 1,320 brand name drugs. * Organizes cardsalphabetically by generic name for ease of retrieving information. * Features a consistent format for quick reference: generic name, ... Read more

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Delmar's Drug Reference for Health Care Professionals is an ideal reference for healthcare providers in outpatient settings. It includes pertinent information about drug actions, dosages, side effects, methods of administration, monitoring during drug therapy, day-to-day care, and client teaching.An understanding of this information is necessary to ensure safe practice in settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, emergency rooms and HMOs. This reference is written in a straightforward manner appropriate for a broad range of health personnel at varying educational levels. It is small enough to fit in the pocket of a lab coat.This versatile reference also can be used as a practical teaching guide for instructors of basic pharmacology in ancillary health programs. (key words: generic drugs, over-the-counter drugs, drug administration, drug storage, drug classifications, drug interactions, dosage, pregnancy category, controlled substances, side effects, drug therapy, client teaching, overdose, dosage form, IV drugs, oral drugs, topical drugs, ophthalmic drugs, drug action) ... Read more

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Great resource for nursing students
This book is highly recommended for both classroom and clinical work. I have found it to be helpful on many levels. The book reviews drugs as well as drug classes. Each entry outlines:
Mechanism of action
Uses
Side effects and adverse reactions
Contraindications
Pharmacokenetics
Interactions
Possible nursing diagnosis
Nursing considerations (such as assessing, administering, teaching patient and family)
In addition to the entries the appendix offeres a wealth of info including high alert drugs, formulas for dosage calcualation, FDA pregnancy categories, and much more. Of course, as with any drug book, you can expect some drugs to be missing as so many new drugs are introduced that it is hard to keep up. Nonetheless, Mosby's book is well written and easy to navigate.

not up-to date!
THIS IS FEB. 14 AND THERE IS SO MANY DRUGS THAT ARE NOT IN THIS BOOK! FOR INSTANCE.... THERE ARE COMMERCIALS FOR CIALIS AND LEVITRA..... THESE ARE NOT EVEN IN THIS BOOK! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. BUT NOW I AM STUCK WITH IT! ... Read more

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Superior to other References
The Drug Information Handbook for Advanced Practice Nurses is the Nurse Practitioners premiere drug reference. Drugs are arranged alphabetically by both generic and brand name. Each drug is discussed at it's generic listing. Brand names give the generic name and page number allowing quick reference. The content is very encompassing with nearly all new and old drugs referenced. The usual categories of drug name, therapeutic category, use, etc are included. I find the section on patient information and instruction most helpful in discussing agents with patients.

Indices include controlled substance (helpful in states where APN's cannot prescribe controlled substances) and pharmacologic category.

There are over 200 pages of appendices including guidelines and comparative lists and charts.

The size of the book makes it easy to carrry.

This is my third yearly purchase of the The Drug Information Handbook and second year for Advanced Practice Nurses version. Our service bought 12 copies.

G Sinks, RN, MSN, CS, FNP ... Read more