Welcome to the nurse's choice for drug information. With over 1,000 of the latest and most common FDA-approved drugs, the 2006 PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook is a clinical requisite. Each entry provides a wealth of facts concerning drug action, dosage, interactions, and contraindications. Clear guidelines are also provided for administration of drugs, communication with clients, and nursing considerations. The PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook highlights prevention of medication errors and clinical accountability like no other drug resource, making it the gold standard for modern nursing practice." View More...
Discover the latest from best selling author Anna M. Curren Add a dimension to your knowledge. With Curren's Dimensional Analysis for Meds, Third Edition, you find out just how easy it can be to calculate dosages correctly. No prior knowledge of calculation is necessary, as a building-block organization is employed to cover basic facts and tips regarding drug measures, reading medication labels, and syringe calibrations. Once competency is established, more complex concepts are presented, such as intravenous and pediatric calculations, as well as numerous opportunities to practice your new sk... View More...
Calculating dosages has never been so easy Dimensional Analysis for Meds is a completely self-instructional learning tool created to simplify clinical calculations. Utilizing the method of dimensional analysis, the material is presented in a helpful format that encourages step-by-step learning. View More...
Follow the leader. Math for Meds has helped nearly one million nurses and other health care professionals become safe practitioners of dosage calculations. This classic resource continues to blaze the trail into a ninth edition, with its ratio and proportion method and building-block organization. Hundreds of full-color images of drug labels, syringes, and equipment complement the range of calculation competencies - from reading medication labels to calculating flow rates for heparin infusion. The straightforward language has also been retained, as the ninth edition preserves the tradition of ... View More...
With the growth of MRSA and other infections in hospital, the role of sterile products in health care is becoming increasingly important. Mike Johnston offers guidelines for students in the field, with step-by-step instructions, workplace wisdoms, profiles in practice and chapter reviews. View More...
The most complete and up-to-date prescription drug information book available -- it contains quick, easy alphabetical references by familiar brand names and a convenient generic cross-reference; a listing of side effects, drug interactions and dosages; a revised Disease and Disorder Index; as well as hundreds of full-color photos of the most common drugs discussed. View More...
The lifesaving, money-saving guide that should be within reach of every medicine cabinet Join the millions of smart, health-conscious consumers who turn to Joe and Teresa Gradeon for sound advice on the enter spectrum of medications and health care products on today's drugstore shelves. From antiperspirants to antidepressants, from dandruff shampoos to cold remedies, antacides, pain relievers, laxatives, betacarotene, and the newest prescription drugs for heart disease, the Graedons provide the latest data on safety and effectiveness, and enable readers to make informed choices. Topics covered... View More...
Provides pharmacy students and professionals with the tools and step-by-step instructions they need to help them stand out in the crowd during their job search. This guide covers various uses including writing an effective resume, curricula vitae, and job-related letters, and details how to prepare for an interview. View More...
