Mosby's 2007 Nursing Drug Cards

by Joseph A. Albanese and Joseph A. Albanese BS in Pharmacology MS PhD

Approx. 480 pagesIncludes pharmacologic and related nursing content for over 860 generic and 1,320 brand-name drugs.Cards organized alphabetically by generic name for ease of retrieving information.Features a portable size (4" x 6") and sturdy card stock to ensure the most convenient and durable nursing drug cards available.Features a consistent format for quick reference: generic name, pronunciation, category, pregnancy category, brand name, manufacturer, dosage forms, use, action, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, warnings, dosage, side/adverse effects, interactions, nursing management priorities, and notes.Includes thorough coverage of nursing management priorities following a nursing process format: Assess, Diagnose, Plan/Implement (containing geriatric, pediatric, dietary management, and lab test evaluation information when appropriate), and Evaluate.UNIQUE Updated annually to ensure each edition includes the latest information.UNIQUE Includes a mini CD-ROM, providing information in a printable format as well as additional drug information such as dosage calculators.Contains the latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses for all drug categories, exposing students to the application of nursing diagnoses to pharmacology.UNIQUE Includes safe drug administration features such as "Tall man" lettering for easily confused drug names.Distinguishes between common and life-threatening side effects for drugs, educating students as to potential reactions and their significance.Includes subheadings for drug, food, and laboratory interactions for easy retrieval of critical information.Provides pronunciations for each generic drug and drug category to enable the reader to use and understand drug names in conversation.Features a two-color design making information easier to locate.Includes a vinyl sleeve to enable users to carry a handful of cards at a time for use in clinicals.UNIQUE Includes a Management of Ingested Drug Overdose section for instant access to this critical information.Includes a comprehensive index on yellow card stock with generic and trade names, drug classes, combination products and references to information found on the web site.Contains an appendix on Nutritional Supplements which features herbal and non-herbal products.Includes an appendix containing dosage calculation formulas to assist the student in learning to calculate correct drug dosages.Includes common conversion formulas inside the top lid of the box to allow for easy access to this information.Allows users to obtain drug information updates on a regular basis via the Mosby's Nursing Drug Card Updates web site.Includes blank templates to enable the student to create additional cards.Includes an appendix with IV compatibility information for drugs administered via this route.Contains more than 40 new drugs and 3 new drug categories.Presents more than 100 new drug facts, providing access to the most current information, such as recent dosage forms, new brand names (including Canadian), contraindications, side effects, actions, drug interactions, uses, and nursing management priorities.

• Format: Cards
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323036554
• ISBN13: 9780323036559
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 4.0" x 4.3" x 6.0"