Prentice Hall Health Professionals Drug Guide 2003

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 drugs--including 23 recently approved by the FDA. Includes updated information on IV drug dosages, preparation, and administration. 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 appendices, 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 contraindications & precautions for every drug.Shannon, Margaret is the author of 'Prentice Hall Health Professionals Drug Guide 2003' with ISBN 9780130993632 and ISBN 0130993638.