Health Professional's Drug Guide-2002

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AGREE: this compact drug guide provides all the data you need for safe, effective drug administration in any setting! Current Contains thousands of drugsincluding 77 recently approved by the FDA. Includes updated information on IV drug dosages, preparation, and administration. Provides a free Companion Website www.prenhall.com/drugguides offers new drug updates, links to drug-related websites, illustrated medication administration techniques, common herbal remedies, and much more. Comprehensive Highlights prototype drugs for each drug classification in both a comprehensive list and in the monographs. Provides unique appendixes, such as combination drugs, signs & symptoms glossary, and information on ocular medications, low molecular-weight heparins, and nasal & oral corticosteroids. Includes Clinical Implications with administration, assessment & drug effects, and patient & family teaching. Accessible Lists all drugs alphabetically by generic drug names, with a comprehensive index that identifies generic, trade, combination, and prototype drugs. Offers quick access to drug & food interactions, adverse side effects, and contradindications & precautions for every drug.Shannon, Margaret is the author of 'Health Professional's Drug Guide-2002' with ISBN 9780130420367 and ISBN 0130420360.