University of Cebu-Banilad Library

"ISSN: 0273-320X"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Anatomy of a monograph -- Contributors and consultants -- How to use Nursing2023 Drug Handbook -- Quick guide to special symbols, logos, and highlighted terms -- Guide to abbreviations -- General information : Drug actions, interactions, and reactions -- Drug therapy across the lifespan -- Safe drug administration -- Selected therapeutic drug classifications -- Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name -- New drugs -- Appendices: Avoiding common drug errors : best practices and prevention ; Pregnancy risk categories ; the FDA's Final Rule ; Controlled substance schedules ; Abbreviations to avoid (The Joint Commission) ; Pediatric drugs commonly involved in drug errors ; Elder care medication tips ; Prescription drug abuse : identifying and treating toxicity ; Understanding biosimilar drugs ; Nursing process : patient safety during drug therapy ; Serotonin syndrome : what you should know to protect your patient ; Tumor lysis syndrome : a life-threatening emergency ; Antidiarrheals : indications and dosages ; Antidotes : indications and dosages ; Selected biologicals and blood derivatives : indications and dosages ; Common combination drugs : indications and dosages ; Vaccines and toxoids : indications and dosages ; Vitamins and minerals : indications and dosages ; Antacids : indications and dosages ; Laxatives : indications and dosages ; Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines ; Selected ophthalmic drugs : indications and dosages ; Do not use : dangerous abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations (ISMP Canada) ; Decision tree : deciding about medication administration ; Canadian National Drug Schedules ; Safe disposal of unused drugs : what patients need to know ; Additional OTC drugs : indications and dosages ; Less commonly used drugs : indications and dosages.

Prevent medication errors and provide optimal patient care with the latest expert advice from the new edition of the best-selling nursing drug guide. Nursing2023 Drug Handbook® delivers evidence-based, nursing-focused drug monographs for nearly 3700 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs. With a tabbed, alphabetical organization and a "New Drugs" section, NDH2023 makes it easy to check drug facts on the spot. All new: 27 monographs of newly-FDA-approved drugs are listed together for easy review. Thoroughly revised with the latest information: 3,691 drug monographs provide dosages, indications, boxed warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information. The Guide to Reading Drug Monographs explains and illustrates each section of a monograph. Pill guide insert: Full-color photos distinguish 439 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules Continually updated: Monthly updates on Lippincott® NursingCenter® deliver the latest FDA information. Nearly 30 appendices cover topics such as serotonin syndrome, pregnancy risk categories, and understanding biosimilar drugs. Four introductory chapters examine drug actions, interactions, and reactions; drug therapy across the lifespan; safe drug administration; and therapeutic drug classifications--

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