2009 Edition Delmar’s Nurse’s Drug Handbook
by Spratto, George R.; Woods, Adrienne L.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-07-02
Publisher(s): CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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Summary
With over 1,000 of the latest and most common FDA-approved drugs, the 2009 Nurse’s Drug Handbook continues to be an essential resource for the most important drug information. Each entry provides a wealth of facts concerning drug action, dosage, interactions, and contraindications. Clear guidelines are also provided for administration of drugs, communication with clients, and nursing considerations. The Nurse’s Drug Handbook highlights prevention of medication errors and clinical accountability like no other drug resource, making it a trusted product for nursing students, practicing nurses, and other health care professionals.
Table of Contents
| Notice to the Reader | p. vii |
| Preface | p. viii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiv |
| Quick Reference Guide to a Drug Monograph | p. xv |
| Quick Reference to Technology Tools | p. xix |
| A-Z Listing of Drugs | p. 1 |
| Therapeutic Drug Classifications | p. 1739 |
| Alkylating Agents | p. 1739 |
| Alpha-1-Adrenergic Blocking Agents | p. 1740 |
| Aminoglycosides | p. 1741 |
| Amphetamines and Derivatives | p. 1744 |
| Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists | p. 1748 |
| Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors | p. 1749 |
| Antianginal Drugs+Nitrates/Nitrites | p. 1752 |
| Antiarrhythmic Drugs | p. 1756 |
| Anticonvulsants | p. 1757 |
| Antidepressants, Tricyclic | p. 1759 |
| Antidiabetic Agents: Hypoglycemic Agents | p. 1764 |
| Antidiabetic Agents: Insulins | p. 1769 |
| Antiemetics | p. 1778 |
| Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) | p. 1779 |
| Antihyperlipidemic Agents+HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | p. 1783 |
| Antihypertensive Agents | p. 1786 |
| Anti-Infective Drugs | p. 1789 |
| Antineoplastic Agents | p. 1791 |
| Antiparkinson Agents | p. 1803 |
| Antipsychotic Agents, Phenothiazines | p. 1804 |
| Antiviral Drugs | p. 1809 |
| Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents | p. 1811 |
| Calcium Channel Blocking Agents | p. 1815 |
| Calcium Salts | p. 1817 |
| Cephalosporins | p. 1818 |
| Cholinergic Blocking Agents | p. 1822 |
| Corticosteroids | p. 1825 |
| Diuretics, Loop 1834 Diuretics, Thiazides | p. 1836 |
| Estrogens | p. 1839 |
| Fluoroquinolones | p. 1844 |
| Heparins, Low Molecular Weight | p. 1846 |
| Herbs | p. 1847 |
| Histamine H2 Antagonists | p. 1866 |
| Laxatives | p. 1868 |
| Narcotic Analgesics | p. 1870 |
| Narcotic Antagonists | p. 1875 |
| Neuromuscular Blocking Agents | p. 1876 |
| Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | p. 1879 |
| Oral Contraceptives: Estrogen-Progesterone Combinations | p. 1883 |
| Penicillins | p. 1895 |
| Progesterone and Progestins | p. 1898 |
| Proton Pump Inhibitors | p. 1900 |
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors | p. 1902 |
| Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists (Antimigraine Drugs) | p. 1904 |
| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting | p. 1906 |
| Sulfonamides | p. 1908 |
| Sympathomimetic Drugs | p. 1911 |
| Tetracyclines | p. 1914 |
| Thyroid Drugs | p. 1917 |
| Tranquilizers/Antimanic Drugs/Hypnotics | p. 1920 |
| Vaccines | p. 1924 |
| Vitamins | p. 1929 |
| Commonly Used Abbreviations and Symbols | p. 1937 |
| Medication Errors: The Importance of Reporting | p. 1946 |
| Controlled Substances in the United States and Canada | p. 1949 |
| Pregnancy Categories: FDA Assigned | p. 1953 |
| Calculating Body Surface Area and Body Mass Index | p. 1954 |
| Elements of a Prescription | p. 1955 |
| Easy Formulas for IV Rate Calculation | p. 1956 |
| Commonly Used Combination Drugs | p. 1957 |
| Drug/Food Interactions | p. 1980 |
| Drugs Whose Effects are Modified by Grapefruit Juice | p. 1986 |
| Drugs That Should Not Be Crushed | p. 1989 |
| Patient Safety Goals | p. 1991 |
| Cultural Aspects of Medicine Therapy | p. 1995 |
| Common Spanish Phrases and Terms Used in a Health Care Setting | p. 1997 |
| Medication Reconciliation | p. 1999 |
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