Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018, 1e

by Robert J. Kizior BS RPh (Author),‎ Barbara B. Hodgson RN OCN (Author)

The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 by Robert J. Kizior and Barbara B. Hodgson is an essential reference guide for nurses and healthcare professionals. With comprehensive coverage of over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs, this handbook provides crucial information on drug interactions, nursing considerations, and IV drug administration. In addition, it offers Black Box Alerts to highlight drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm.

Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 is designed for easy access and quick reference. Each drug monograph includes detailed information on side effects and adverse reactions, making it easier for healthcare professionals to identify potential hazards. The handbook also features a special text treatment for high-alert drugs, helping to promote safe drug administration.

What sets this handbook apart is its inclusion of frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions. This unique feature keeps nurses informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs, allowing them to provide better patient care. The handbook also includes a classifications section, providing an overview of actions and uses for different drug families.

To facilitate efficient drug administration, the handbook includes a Top 100 Drugs list, enabling nurses to easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework, with headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching. This systematic approach ensures that nurses consider all relevant factors when administering medication.

The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 also provides information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations. This equips healthcare professionals with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. The extensive IV content includes a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. This ensures that nurses have comprehensive information on intravenous drug administration.

Another useful feature of the handbook is the inclusion of fixed combinations in the dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs. This helps healthcare professionals understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. In addition, cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book, making it easier for nurses to access the information they need.

For convenience, the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 includes customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs. Quarterly drug updates can also be found on the free Evolve companion site. The handbook also provides therapeutic and toxic blood level information, allowing healthcare professionals to understand the patient implications for drug administration. Furthermore, a comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms nurses with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs.

The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 has been recently updated to include approximately 25 newly approved drugs by the FDA. These new drug monographs provide the most current and up-to-date drug information. Throughout the handbook, monographs have been thoroughly updated to include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other important information. In addition, over 270 Black Box Alerts have been added or updated to highlight drugs that carry a significant risk of serious or life-threatening adverse effects.

In conclusion, the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018 is a must-have reference for nurses and healthcare professionals. With its comprehensive coverage, user-friendly format, and up-to-date information, this handbook is a valuable tool for drug administration and patient care. Whether you are a student nurse or an experienced healthcare professional, this handbook will help you provide the best possible care to your patients. Order your copy today and experience the convenience and accuracy of the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2018.

Product Details

• Over 1,000 generic name drugs

(encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy.
• Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur.
• Special text treatment for high-alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, as well as an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike, help promote safe drug administration.
• UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs.
• Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families.
• Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs.
• Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching.
• Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.
• Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities.
• Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases.
• Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility.
• Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs and quarterly drug updates are located on the free Evolve companion site.
• Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows you the patient implications for drug administration.
• Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs.
• Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information.
• A sample drug monograph with callouts helps you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

• NEW and EXPANDED! New drug monographs for approximately 25 newly approved drugs

equip you with the most current drug information.
• NEW! Thoroughly updated monographs throughout feature updated information on new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information.
• NEW and UPDATED! Over 270 Black Box Alerts updates and additions highlight the drugs found to carry a significant risk of serious or even life-threatening adverse effects.

• Series: Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
• : 1552 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (April 4, 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323525091
• ISBN-13: 978-0323525091
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2 x 7.8 inches