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This 25th anniversary edition adds newly approved drugs, a chapter on drug safety, and an expanded English-Spanish drug phrase translator. General information is offered on drug therapy actions, reactions, and life-span issues. Chapters on classes of drugs from anti-infectives to vitamins include nursing considerations, alerts, and cross-references to a color photo guide. The companion mini- CD contains monographs on commonly-used drugs, patient education sheets, and a link to an auxiliary Web site.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

SYNOPSIS

The best-selling nursing drug handbook for 25 years is now in its fully updated 2005 edition. Organized by therapeutic class, Nursing2005 Drug Handbook provides quick access to current, accurate information on over 1,000 generic and 3,500 brand-name drugs.

This edition's interactions sections newly feature "Rapid Onset" information, highlighting moderate-to-severe interactions that appear within 24 hours. Coverage includes dozens of recently FDA-approved drugs, more pediatric dosages, and more off-label uses. Other features include a full-color photoguide to tablets and capsules and an expanded English-Spanish drug phrase translator.