Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses - 5,000 Drugs+Herbal

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Site Editorial Commentary：Davis Drug Guide for Nurses with 800 Built in Calculators, Audio pronunciations

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Based on the 19th print edition, this comprehensive guide features 1,400+ monographs covering over 5,000 trade name and generic drugs, 150 drug classifications, 700+ built-in dosage calculators, and 1200+ audio pronunciations. Includes 1-year online access with WebView for convenient access on your desktop.

SAFETY FIRST!

Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses® (DrugGuide™), Nineteenth Edition, 2024 Update, provides essential information for safe medication administration across the lifespan. Access well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs. Includes one year of online access with WebView.

HIGHLIGHTS:
* Quickly and efficiently search the complete 5,000-drug database and appendices.
* Expand your knowledge with extensively cross-referenced drugs.
* Stay updated with the latest FDA drug news and approvals.
* Improve your understanding with audio pronunciations for almost 890 generic drugs.
* Utilize over 700 built-in drug dosing calculation tools. Review a drug, calculate the dose, and administer all in one seamless step, eliminating the need for separate dosing programs.

Comprehensive coverage on over 1,400 drug monographs including more than:
* 5,000 trade and generic drugs, with expanded coverage of herbal products and remedies.
* 150 drug classifications, both therapeutic and pharmacologic (when available).
* 500 commonly used combination drugs, including the dosage amount of the active generic ingredient.
* The most complete life-span drug dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

LIFE-SAVING GUIDANCE ... AT A GLANCE:
* New! Includes the AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, helping you ensure safe prescribing for elderly patients.
* #1 Drug Guide for patient safety - More High Alert Coverage and Patient Safety Information than any other drug guide including:
* Special highlights to identify High Alert Medications with high risks for patient injury, along with detailed information throughout the monograph on nursing actions to ensure patient safety.
* "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted to support safe practice and prevent medication errors.
* Detailed information on preventing administration errors, detecting dosing and dispensing errors, and identifying or preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
* Comprehensive explanations on safe medication administration via all routes, including signs and symptoms of toxiCity and overdose, safe handling tips, and patient education for safe medication use at home.
* In-depth high alert and patient safety coverage to minimize risks associated with high-risk medications.
* Red, capitalized letters to highlight life-threatening side effects, ensuring critical information stands out.
* REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icon to quickly identify drugs with specific safety requirements.
* Comprehensive information on drug-drug, drug-Food, and drug-natural product interactions to prevent adverse events.
* Special considerations for patient populations, including:
* Geri heading: Identifies special concerns for older adults, promoting safe and effective geriatric care.
* OB and Lact headings: Highlights crucial information for pregnant and breastfeeding patients, ensuring medication safety during these critical periods.
* Pedi heading: Identifies concerns specific to children, enabling accurate and safe pediatric dosing.
* Rep heading: Identifies considerations for patients of reproductive age, addressing potential impacts on fertility and contraception.
* IV Administration subheads: Provides detailed guidance on intravenous medication administration.
* Pharmacogenomic content: Includes information on how genetic factors can influence drug response.
* Canadian-specific content: Incorporates relevant information for Canadian healthcare professionals.
* In-depth guidance for patient and family teaching, empowering patients to actively participate in their care.
* NDC (National Drug Code) for 1300+ Monographs, facilitating accurate identification and tracking.

Expanded coverage on vulnerable populations including:
* Indications and dosing recommendations for top 100 pediatric drugs, ensuring accurate and safe medication use in children.

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Editor(s): April Hazard Vallerand PhD, RN, FAAN; Cynthia A. Sanoski BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company