Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 is an essential resource for nurses, providing current, detailed information on over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. It includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and more. Organized alphabetically, it offers quick access to drug information and includes herbal information in the appendix and on Evolve. The book also features Black Box Alerts, High Alert drugs, Do Not Confuse With warnings, a Top 100 Drugs list, cross-references to brand-name drugs, and nursing considerations. Additionally, customizable and printable monographs for 100 commonly used drugs are available on Evolve, and drug monographs for 12 new FDA-approved medications are included to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1552 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 is an essential resource for nurses seeking current, detailed information on over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This user-friendly guide offers updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects, and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, this book stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care.

In addition to its comprehensive drug information, the handbook includes new drug monographs covering 12 newly FDA-approved medications. With over 1,000 generic name drugs encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, the handbook offers easy access to the information you need.

Unique features of the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 include herbal information included in the appendix and on the Evolve website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. Detailed information for each drug includes side effects listed by frequency, as well as adverse effects and reactions requiring prompt intervention. Drugs by Disorder are listed in the front of the book for easy reference, showing common disorders and the drugs most often used for treatment.

The Drug Classifications section provides an overview of actions and uses for drug families, while Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs are highlighted to promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm. Do Not Confuse With warnings call out drug names that sound alike or look alike, and the Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access.

The front of the book also includes a list of newly approved medications, making it easy to locate the latest information on drug therapies.

In conclusion, the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 is an indispensable resource for nurses seeking safe and effective drug therapy. With its comprehensive drug information, updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects, and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and more, this handbook provides the guidance you need to deliver quality patient care.

Weight: 1104g
Dimension: 121 x 200 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443116070