Nurse's Drug Handbook 2006

Practical, easy-to-use, up-to-date, and more cost-effective than any other nursing drug book, Nurse's Drug Handbook 2006 is organized alphabetically by generic drug name to speed you to the information you need. Its concise drug entries are organized and written for fast and easy use, featuring a no-nonsense writing style that speaks your language and uses familiar terms. Further, you'll find all the vital information you need to know before, during, and after drug administration, including patient teaching. Mechanism of action illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, and dosage adjustments help you individualize care for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs. Warnings in the text highlight important facts you need to know during your care, and a comprehensive index of common trade, generic, and alternative names will speed you to any page that you need.