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About Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020

Essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. Features Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations.

DESCRIPTION
The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbookprovides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and fixed combinations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions and lists the effect or reaction by frequency of occurrence to allow the nurse to easily identify which are most likely to occur. Plus, new drug monographs cover approximately 32 newly approved drugs by the FDA; and thoroughly updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, and alerts.

New to this Edition

NEW! Drug monographs for approximately 32 newly approved drugs by the FDA equip you with the most current drug information.
NEW! Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information helps prevent medication dispensing errors.

Key Features

- Over 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) are organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs to make accessing important information quick and easy.
- Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur.
- Special text treatment for high-alert drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, as well as an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike, help promote safe drug administration. UNIQUE! Frequently-used herb monographs and herb interactions keep you informed of the effects of commonly encountered herbs.
- Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families.
- Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs.
- Nursing implications are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching.
- Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune-or renal-compromised patients.
- Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities.
- Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases.
- Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located directly in the main section of the book for easier accessibility.
- Therapeutic and toxic blood level information shows students the patient implications for drug administration.
- Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs.
- Newly approved drugs are listed in the front of the book for quick and easy access to this timely information.
- Highlights the features of a sample drug monograph with callouts to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

How many generic drugs are included in Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020?

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 includes information on more than 1,000 generic drugs.

How many trade name drugs are included in Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020?

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 includes information on over 4,000 trade name drugs.

How is Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 organized?

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 is organized alphabetically by generic drug name.

What kind of information is provided for each drug in the handbook?

Detailed information for each drug includes side effects, adverse reactions, and the frequency of occurrence.

What does the updated edition of the handbook include?

The updated edition of the handbook includes new drug monographs for approximately 32 newly approved drugs by the FDA, as well as updated interactions, precautions, and alerts.

What are the key features of Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020?

The key features of Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2020 include alphabetical organization of generic drugs, detailed information on side effects and adverse reactions, special treatment for high-alert drugs, frequently-used herb monographs, drug classifications, a top 100 drugs list, nursing implications, and information on dosage variations.

What does the IV content of the handbook include?

The IV content includes information on compatibility, rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities.

Are fixed combinations included in the handbook?

Yes, fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug within the individual monographs.

Are cross-references provided for brand-name drugs?

Yes, cross-references to the top 400 U.S. brand-name drugs are provided in the main section of the book.

Is there information on therapeutic and toxic blood levels?

Yes, the handbook includes information on therapeutic and toxic blood levels for drugs.

Does the handbook provide an IV compatibility chart?

Yes, there is a comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout included in the handbook.

Where can I find information on newly approved drugs?

Information on newly approved drugs is listed in the front of the book for quick access.
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