Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students with Update, 15th edition

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Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students with Update, 15th edition

By Linda Skidmore-Roth RN MSN NP

Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 15th Edition with 2024 Update

Written by Linda Skidmore-Roth RN MSN NP

Are you a nursing student looking for a comprehensive and reliable resource to help you administer drugs safely and accurately? Look no further than Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students, now in its 15th edition with the 2024 update. With profiles of over 4,000 generic and trade-name drugs, this guide provides all the information you need to confidently navigate the world of medication administration.

For over 25 years, nursing students have trusted this drug guide by pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth. Its detailed coverage of drug rationales and explanations, IV drugs, and the similarities and differences among common drug classes sets it apart from other resources. Whether you’re in the classroom or in clinicals, this book will ensure that you practice medication safety at all times.

Comprehensive Drug Profiles

Mosby’s Drug Guide covers almost every drug you will encounter in your nursing practice or clinicals. Arranged alphabetically by generic name, it provides quick and easy access to specific drugs. The full-color design highlights important information, making it easy to find what you need.

Each drug monograph in this guide follows the nursing process steps, providing a framework for organizing all nursing care information related to the drug. From dosing to administration and the nursing implications, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to safely and effectively administer the drug to your patients.

Additionally, Black Box Warnings are included to alert you to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions. High Alert headings indicate drugs that pose a great risk if administered improperly. These features ensure that you are always aware of the potential risks and can take appropriate precautions.

Updated and Expanded Information

The 2024 update of Mosby’s Drug Guide includes the most recently approved drugs by the FDA. Additional drug monographs are available on the Evolve website, providing information on these latest additions. This ensures that you have up-to-date knowledge on the medications being used in your practice.

Drug Categories sections in the guide promote the safe administration of common classes of drugs. These sections explain the similarities and differences among drugs in the same functional class, including their common side effects and interactions. By understanding the characteristics of different drug classes, you can make informed decisions in your practice.

A unique feature of this drug guide is its coverage of IV drug administration. It includes dosage and IV administration instructions, safety considerations, and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities. This information is essential for nurses who administer medications intravenously.

Complete pharmacokinetic information is provided for each drug, including its mechanism and absorption, action, duration, and excretion. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how a drug works in the body and how it is eliminated.

The photo atlas of drug administration is another valuable feature of this guide. It includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugs. This visual aid enhances your understanding of proper administration techniques.

Why Choose Mosby’s Drug Guide?

Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students has been a trusted resource for nursing students for more than 25 years. Its comprehensive coverage, detailed explanations, and emphasis on medication safety make it an essential tool for any nursing student.

The flexible and water-resistant cover of the book ensures durability in the clinical setting, where it will be frequently used. It can withstand the rigors of the nursing profession, ensuring that you can rely on it throughout your education and beyond.

By ordering this book, you will have a reliable companion throughout your nursing education journey. It will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to administer medications safely and accurately, ensuring the well-being of your patients.

Order your copy of Mosby’s Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 15th Edition with 2024 Update today and take the first step towards becoming a knowledgeable and skilled nurse.

Product Details

Publisher: Mosby; 15th edition (May 11, 2023)
Language: English
eBook Digital: 1248 pages
ISBN-10: 0443123888
ISBN-13: 978-0443123887

Product Details

More than 4,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals.
Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, and a full-color design highlights important information.
Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information.
Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions.
- High Alert headings indicate drugs that pose the great risk if administered improperly.
- Additional drug monographson the Evolve websiteprovide information on the most recently approved drugs.
  - Individual drug monographs include generic name, pronunciation, functional and chemical classification, do-not-confuse drug names, action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, adverse effects, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and lab test), nursing considerations, black box warnings, patient/family education, and treatment of overdose.
  - Drug Categories sections promote the safe administration of common classes of drugs, explaining the similarities and differences among drugs in the same functional class including their common side effects and interactions.
    - Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
    - Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
    - Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and excretion.
    - Photo atlas of drug administration includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugs.
    - Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendixes.
    - Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting.
    - NEW! Information on new drugs for 2024 is included in the appendix.
    - NEW! Updated Drug Categories sections include the new 2024 drugs.

High Alert headings indicate drugs that pose the great risk if administered improperly.
Additional drug monographson the Evolve websiteprovide information on the most recently approved drugs.
- Individual drug monographs include generic name, pronunciation, functional and chemical classification, do-not-confuse drug names, action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, adverse effects, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and lab test), nursing considerations, black box warnings, patient/family education, and treatment of overdose.
- Drug Categories sections promote the safe administration of common classes of drugs, explaining the similarities and differences among drugs in the same functional class including their common side effects and interactions.
  - Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
  - Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
  - Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and excretion.
  - Photo atlas of drug administration includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugs.
  - Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendixes.
  - Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting.
  - NEW! Information on new drugs for 2024 is included in the appendix.
  - NEW! Updated Drug Categories sections include the new 2024 drugs.

Individual drug monographs include generic name, pronunciation, functional and chemical classification, do-not-confuse drug names, action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, adverse effects, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and lab test), nursing considerations, black box warnings, patient/family education, and treatment of overdose.
Drug Categories sections promote the safe administration of common classes of drugs, explaining the similarities and differences among drugs in the same functional class including their common side effects and interactions.
- Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
- Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
- Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and excretion.
- Photo atlas of drug administration includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugs.
- Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendixes.
- Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting.
- NEW! Information on new drugs for 2024 is included in the appendix.
- NEW! Updated Drug Categories sections include the new 2024 drugs.

Common and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessments.
Coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.
Complete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and excretion.
Photo atlas of drug administration includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugs.
Cross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendixes.
Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting.