By Linda Skidmore-Roth RN MSN NP

When it comes to administering drugs, nurses need a reliable and comprehensive drug reference guide. That’s where Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference comes in. This trusted handbook has been relied upon by nurses for over 35 years, and it continues to be the go-to resource for essential drug information.

With over 5,000 drug profiles, including more than 25 new entries for recently FDA-approved drugs, Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference covers almost every drug you’ll come across in your practice. Whether you’re a nursing student, a practicing nurse, or a nurse in clinicals, this drug guide will provide you with the vital information you need.

One of the standout features of this drug guide is its emphasis on patient safety. Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference includes Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, ensuring that you’re aware of the potential risks associated with certain drugs. The guide also highlights High Alerts for drugs with the greatest risk, allowing you to administer medication with caution. Furthermore, the guide covers both common and life-threatening side effects, helping you monitor patients for any signs of adverse reactions.

Author Linda Skidmore-Roth, a nursing pharmacology expert, has crafted a drug guide that is both comprehensive and user-friendly. The alphabetical organization by generic name makes it quick and easy to find specific drugs, and the index includes both trade and generic names. The guide also provides bolded coverage of IV drug administration, ensuring that you have access to dosage and administration instructions, as well as safety considerations and compatibility information.

Using the nursing process as a framework, Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference organizes all nursing care information. This ensures that you can easily access the information you need to provide safe and effective care. The guide also includes complete pharmacokinetic information in a table format, summarizing the mechanism, absorption, action, duration, and excretion of each drug. Side effects information is organized by body system and labeled as either common or life-threatening, enabling you to monitor patients for specific signs during assessments.

High Alert headers draw attention to drugs that pose the greatest risk if administered improperly. These headers help you prioritize patient safety and avoid medication errors. Additionally, the guide includes Black Box Warnings, which provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions. This ensures that you have the most up-to-date information on potential risks associated with certain drugs.

Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference also features an overview of drug categories. This section explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs and provides information on their side effects and interactions. By familiarizing yourself with these drug categories, you’ll be better equipped to provide safe and effective care to your patients.

The book’s flexible, water-resistant cover adds to its durability, making it an ideal companion in the clinical setting. Its compact size and easy-to-use format make it convenient for on-the-go use, no matter where your nursing practice takes you.

But that’s not all. The 37th edition of Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference introduces several exciting new features. More than 25 newly released, FDA-approved medications are now included in the drug monographs. This gives you access to the latest drug information, including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food, and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more.

In addition to the new drug monographs, Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference offers online-only drug monographs on the Evolve website. With over 100 Evolve-only drug monographs for lesser-used medications, this resource truly covers all your drug information needs.

When it comes to drug references, Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference stands out from the rest. Trusted by nurses for over 35 years, this perennial bestseller is the difference in drug guides. With its comprehensive drug profiles, emphasis on patient safety, and user-friendly format, it’s no wonder why nurses continue to rely on Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference.

Order your copy today and experience the peace of mind that comes with having a trusted and reliable drug reference guide by your side.