PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook 2009 available in Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 1563637014
- ISBN-13:
- 9781563637018
- Pub. Date:
- 07/01/2008
- Publisher:
- Physicians' Desk Reference
- ISBN-10:
- 1563637014
- ISBN-13:
- 9781563637018
- Pub. Date:
- 07/01/2008
- Publisher:
- Physicians' Desk Reference
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Overview
Unique Features, Detailed nursing considerations for each drug, including important patient counseling information, "Black Box" warnings that alert users to drugs with serious and life-threatening side effects.
Includes an Appendix with Useful Reference Tables: Rx and OTC Drug Comparison Charts, Immunization Charts, Common abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols used by healthcare professionals, A Generic Availability Guide, Sugar-Free Product List, Visual Identification Guide for 250 Drug Products, And More. New from PDR-the most trusted name for providing accurate and reliable drug information for over 60 years.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781563637018 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| Publication date: | 07/01/2008 |
| Edition description: | New Edition |
| Pages: | 1573 |
| Product dimensions: | 4.50(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.90(d) |
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
How To Use This Book ix
Drug Monograph Key xi
Concise Drug Monographs 1
Brand/Generic Index I-1
Therapeutic Class Index I-25
Visual Identification Guide V1
Reference Tables
Abbreviations, Measurements, and Calculations
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols A1
Calculations and Formulas A7
Tables for Pharmacy Calculations A15
Information Centers and Nursing Programs
Drug Information Centers A17
Poison Control Centers A23
Certification Programs for Nurses A29
Professional Associations for Nurses A31
Nurse Practitioner Programs by State A33
OTC Drug Comparison Charts
Central Nervous System
Antipyretic Products A37
Headache/Migraine Products A41
Insomnia Products A45
Smoking Cessation Products A47
Weight Management Products A49
Dermatology
Acne Products A55
Antifungal Products A59
Antiseborrheal Products A61
Contact Dermatitis Products A63
Dandruff Products A65
Diaper RashProducts A67
Dry Skin Products A69
Psoriasis Products A79
Wound Care Products A81
Gastrointestinal
Antacid and Heartburn Products A83
Antidiarrheal Products A87
Antiflatulant Products A89
Hemorrhoidal Products A91
Laxative Products A93
Ophthalmic
Artificial Tear Products A97
Ophthalmic Decongestant/Antihistamine Products A99
Respiratory
Allergic Rhinitis Products A101
Is it a Cold, the Flu, or an Allergy? A105
Cough-Cold-Flu Products A106
Nasal Decongestant/Moisturizing Products A121
Miscellaneous
Analgesic Products A125
Canker and Cold Sore Products A131
Rx Drug Comparison Charts
Cardiology
ACE Inhibitors A133
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Combinations A135
Beta-Blockers A137
Calcium Channel Blockers A139
Cholesterol-Lowering Agents A141
Diuretics A143
Lipid Management A145
Dermatology
Acne Management: Systemic Therapies A147
Acne Management: Topical Therapies A149
Psoriasis Management: Systemic Therapies A151
Psoriasis Management: Topical Therapies A153
Topical Corticosteroids A155
Endocrinology
Insulin Formulations A157
Oral Antidiabetic Agents A159
Gastroenterology
H[subscript 2] Antagonists and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Comparison A161
Infectious Disease
Antibiotic Sensitivity Chart Aminoglycosides A162
Carbapenems/Monobactams A166
Cephalosporins A170
Fluoroquinolones A175
Macrolides and Clindamycin A179
Penicillins A183
Sulfonamides A187
Tetracyclines A187
Miscellaneous A191
Drug Treatments for Common STDs A195
HIV/AIDS Pharmacotherapy A199
HIV/AIDS Complications Therapy A203
Oral Antibiotics A205
Antibiotics: Neonatal Recommended Concentrations for Administration A207
Systemic Antibiotics A208
Systemic Antifungals A243
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecological Anti-Infectives A245
Hormone Therapy A247
Oral Contraceptives A249
Oncology
Chemotherapy Regimens A251
Neurology and Pain Management
Opioid Products A254
Oral Anticonvulsants A259
Oral Narcotic Analgesics A261
Triptans for Acute Migraine A263
Psychiatry
Antidepressants A265
Antipsychotic Agents A267
Bipolar Disorder Pharmacotherapy A269
Pulmonology
Asthma Management A273
Asthma Treatment Plan A275
Rheumatology
Ankylosing Spondylitis Agents A277
Gout Agents A279
Osteoarthritis Agents A281
Rheumatoid Arthritis Agents A283
RA Biological Agents: Mechanism of Action A285
Urology
Urological Therapies A287
Immunization Charts
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0-6 Years A289
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7-18 Years A291
Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months-18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind A293
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group A295
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, by Vaccine and Medical and Other Indications A299
Miscellaneous
Alcohol-Free Products A303
Common Laboratory Test Values A307
Drugs Excreted in Breast Milk A311
Drugs That May Cause Photosensitivity A313
Drugs That Should Not Be Crushed A317
Generic Availability Guide A321
Lactose- and Galactose-Free Drugs A329
Poison Antidote Chart A331
Sugar-Free Products A337
Sulfite-Containing Products A341
Top 200 Brand-Name Rx Drugs A343
Top 200 Generic Rx Drugs A345
Use-in-Pregnancy Ratings A347
Vitamin Comparison Table A354
Foreword
The Physician's Desk Reference? is a well-known and long trusted resource for medication information. This version is specifically designed to meet the needs of nurses. In this important reference nurses will find sections concisely detailing the therapeutic class, indications, dosage, how the medication is supplied, relevant warnings and precautions, key adverse reactions, interactions, pregnancy category, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and nursing considerations for each entry. The nursing considerations section includes content specific to patient assessment, monitoring, patient counseling, and medication administration. The PDR? Nurse's Drug Handbook format is organized to foster rapid identification of vital medication information. Medications can be identified by name (brand or generic) or therapeutic class. Special sections are included that provide relevant facts when caring for women who are pregnant or breast feeding, children, and older adults. Other useful resources include immunization charts, common laboratory test values, a generic availability guide, a poison antidote chart, lactose- and galactose-free medication list, sugar-free product list, pictorial visual identification guide, and more.
This reference provides easily accessible, critical information that will inform nursing practice and patient education efforts. With its convenient pocket size and clear layout that aids swift access to accurate, evidence-based information, this book will quickly become a most used and most trusted source for medication information among nurses.
Ivy Alexander, PhD, C-ANP
Associate Professor Director - Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women's Health Primary Care Specialty
Yale University School of Nursing