Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2010 - Softcover

Wilson, Billie Ann; Shannon, Margaret T.; Shields, Kelly M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135075629 ISBN 13: 9780135075623

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

Updated in a new 2010 edition, this drug guide provides safe, effective, current,and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, all drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names. Included are important clinical information for hundreds of drugs including adverse reactions, interactions, and side effects. This is the only handbook that consistently breaks dosages down to the level of neonate, infant, and adolescent and also includes dosage requirements for obese patients and patients undergoing dialysis.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Pearson

Nurse's

Drug Guide

2010

 

Nurses agree Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2010 provides all the information you need for safe, effective drug admninistration in any setting!

• Clearly identifies IV preparation and administration, including push, continuous, or intermittent
• Explains all clinically relevant drug interactions with food, herbals, and other drugs
• Pharmacological classifications paired with therapeutic classifactions for every drug monograph for ease of use by clinicians and students alike
• Dosages across the life span with adjustments for clinically relevant conditions
• Unique glossary of clinical conditions and their related signs & symptoms
• Prototype drugs

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About the Author:

Billie Ann Wilson is Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to entering nursing, she taught natural and physical sciences at the secondary and collegiate levels. She holds a BS in Biology from Boston College, an MS in Biology from Purdue University, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.

 

Margaret T. Shannon is Professor Emeritus of Nursing at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a BS and an MS in Chemistry, both from Saint Louis University; an MA in Teaching Biology from Saint Mary’s College, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Prior to entering nursing, she taught physical science, natural science, and mathematics at the secondary and collegiate levels.

 

Kelly M. Shields is currently Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University and completed a fellowship in Natural Product Information and Research at University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has practiced pharmacy in retail, community, and academic settings and has worked as a freelance medical writer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0135075629
• ISBN 13: 9780135075623
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1772