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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosbys Nursing Drug Cards 24e by Kathleen Jo Gutierrez Patricia A. Nutz Joseph A. Albanese
Get a head-start to becoming a pharmacology expert! Mosbys Nursing Drug Cards 24th Edition is the ideal pocket-sized drug information reference with over 400 sturdy cards containing guidelines for 700+ generic and 600 brand-name drugs. Each card lists the most up-to-date nursing information including descriptions use(s) mechanism(s) pharmacokinetics side/adverse effects contraindications/precautions interactions dosing and nursing management priorities. Best of all these pre-made drug cards come ready-to-go for use in the classroom or during clinicals!Tall Man lettering of over 700 generic and 600 brand-name drugs provides one-stop access to the information most needed for clinical practice.High-alert drugs and Black Box Warnings point out these need-to-know medications. Portable 4x6-inch cards are smaller than most drug cards and fit easily into a pocket.Alphabetic organization helps you find information quickly.Consistent format features a drugs generic name pronunciation category pregnancy category brand name dosage forms use action pharmacokinetics side/adverse effects contraindications interactions dosage and nursing management priorities. Nursing management priorities follow a nursing process format: assess diagnose implement and evaluate.Comprehensive index contains generic and trade names drug classes and combination products.Critical Thinking fill-in-the-blank card may be used on any drug to prompt students to think about the drug category action patient teaching and more.Drug interaction information includes subheadings for drug food and laboratory interactions.Drug pronunciations are listed for each generic drug and drug category.Common conversion formulas are found on the inside lid of the box.Dosage calculation formulas are listed in the appendix.NEW! 20 additional drugs and drug categories have been added to this edition to reflect the most recent FDA-approved drugs.NEW! 100 new drug facts offer the latest information on dosage forms new brand names contraindications side effects actions drug interactions uses and nursing management priorities.NEW! Condensed category cards feature essential information to help you find what you need fast!NEW! Separate coverage of the top 200 commonly used drugs gives you quick access to medications you may reference the most.show more