Nursing 2004 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook)

The only nursing drug guide organized by therapeutic class, this year's fully updated edition contains more than 900 entries, and covers more than 1,000 generic and 3,500 brand-name drugs. The value of this comprehensive reference is enhanced with the inclusion of a free mini-CD-ROM, which features 10 CE tests and 200 drug monographs linked to 200 patient-teaching handouts. This handbook also includes an updated and expanded 32-page full-color photo guide to the most commonly prescribed tablets and capsules. New to this edition: more than 30 monographs on newly FDA-approved drugs, new FDA-approved indications and dosages, and off-label indications included in every appropriate drug monograph. Appendices include herbal medicines, infusion flow rates, dialyzable drugs, drugs that shouldn't be crushed, look alike and sound alike drugs, English-Spanish drug phrase translator, therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines, and combination drugs for pain management, and more. Free access to drug updates and other drug information can be found on NDHnow.com.