Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students

Find the information you need to administer drugs safely, accurately, and professionally! Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 16th Edition, provides concise profiles of more than 4,000 generic and trade name drugs, including the drugs most recently approved by the FDA. Each drug monograph includes clear guidelines to dosing, administration, and the nursing process, so you’ll always be sure that you’re practicing medication safety. What sets this handbook apart is its detailed coverage of rationales and explanations, IV drugs, and the similarities and differences in common classes of drugs. From well-known pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this drug guide has been trusted by nursing students for more than 25 years!NEW! Information on new drugs for 2024 is included in the appendixNEW! Updated Drug Categories sections include the new 2024 drugsMore than 4,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicalsAlphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, and a full-color design highlights important informationNursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care informationBlack Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactionsHigh Alert headings indicate drugs that pose the great risk if administered improperlyAdditional drug monographs on the Evolve website provide information on the most recently approved drugsIndividual drug monographs include generic name, pronunciation, functional and chemical classification, do-not-confuse drug names, action, therapeutic outcome, uses, unlabeled uses, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, adverse effects, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food, and lab test), nursing considerations, black box warnings, patient/family education, and treatment of overdoseDrug Categories sections promote the safe administration of common classes of drugs, explaining the similarities and differences among drugs in the same functional class including their common side effects and interactionsCommon and life-threatening side effects are organized by body system, showing signs to watch for during assessmentsCoverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilitiesComplete pharmacokinetic information includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug, as well as its action, duration, and excretionPhoto atlas of drug administration includes full-color illustrations showing physical landmarks and administration techniques used for IV and other drugsCross-references indicate drug information that may be found in the appendixes. Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical settingProvides 20-30 monographs on newly released, FDA-approved drugs and up-to-date content on the latest drug therapies.