Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions 5e

by Mosby (Author)

If you work as a health professional, having a reliable and up-to-date drug reference is essential. Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition is the perfect guide to help you look up the drugs your patients are taking and understand the potential effects on their treatment. With over 900 concise drug monographs, organized alphabetically by generic name, this handbook provides quick access to the most important information for administering drugs and ensuring patient safety.

One of the standout features of this edition is the enhanced companion website, www.mosbydrugref.com. Not only does it include new features on EMS drugs and the top 200 drugs, but it also provides a wealth of practical resources for everyday use. Whether you need information on drugs of abuse, a full-color pill atlas, herbal remedy monographs, medication math exercises, audio pronunciations of generic drug names, or an audio glossary of terms and definitions, this companion website has you covered. It even includes new coverage on EMS Drugs, the Top 200 drugs, and Vaccination/Immunization schedules, making it a valuable tool for any health professional.

The book itself is organized alphabetically by generic name, with a two-color design to save you time in finding need-to-know details for day-to-day practice. Precautions and Considerations sections are included, providing key information specifically for health professions practitioners. A section on drug storage information helps identify drugs that require extra care to maintain potency. Lifespan content is also provided, offering guidance when working with elderly, pediatric, and adult populations.

Additionally, useful appendices make it easy to look up topics such as normal laboratory values and FDA pregnancy categories. Icons throughout the book call attention to special drug information, including high alert warnings and IV compatibilities/incompatibilities.

In terms of updates, this 5th edition includes coverage of 49 new drugs, bringing the total number of drug monographs to over 900. The drug list is regularly updated to ensure that the information is clinically accurate, relevant, and current. Drugs that have been recalled or discontinued are removed, and newly approved drugs are added.

Overall, Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition is a comprehensive and reliable resource for any health professional. Its alphabetical organization, concise drug monographs, and practical companion website make it an invaluable tool for administering drugs and ensuring patient safety. No health professional should be without this portable drug guide!

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