Nursing Spectrum Drug Handbook 2008 (McGraw-Hill’s Nurses Drug Handbook)

Product Description

An Ultra-Convenient, Safety-Focused Drug Guide Written for RNs by RNs
Nursing Spectrum Drug Handbook delivers instant access to concise, need-to-know information on more than 3,000 brand-name and 1,000 generic drugs. Carefully updated and based on feedback from nurses worldwide, the Handbook is an essential tool in ensuring the safest, most effective drug administration possible. Features

Organized alphabetically by generic name
Covers each drug’s mechanism of action, indication, dosage, contraindications, and more
Up-to-date overview of ophthalmic drugs, drug classes, vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements
Color-coded “clinical alert” icons throughout
Full-color patient safety and drug identification inserts
Useful photo gallery of common tablets and capsules
NEW treatment algorithms
Vital coverage of life-threatening adverse reactions
Valuable appendices
Ribbon bookmark to keep your place
Off-label uses for many drugs
PDA download of the ENTIRE text
Online companion site (www.nursedrughandbook.com) with drug updates, downloadable patient education information, and more

About the Author

Patricia Dwyer Schull, MSN, RN has been in medical publishing for more than twenty years. Prior to establishing MedVantage Publishing, Patricia held executive managment positions with the top medical publishers in the world. She has edited and authored many popular nursing publications including several drug titles. Before entering the publishing business, Patricia spent 16 years in various aspects of nursing management, direct patient care and staff education as a professional registered nurse.