Drug Information Handbook for Nursing

This is the new edition of a reference to drug dosage, administration, and monitoring, as well as patient education. Turkoski (Kent State U.), Brenda R. Lance (RN, MSN, DARM) and Mark F. Bonfiglio (director of pharmacotherapy resources, Lexi-Comp Inc.) present monographs (arranged alphabetically by both brand and generic names) that include pertinent therapeutic purpose, administration guidelines, possible adverse reactions, labeled and unlabeled indications, adult and geriatric dosing with adjustments for renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions, and additional nursing issues regarding monitoring and instructions to patients. New information includes 50-plus new drug monographs and a nutritional/herbal/food interaction field. This book is similar to the publisher's Drug Handbook for Advanced Practice Nursing , except for the introductory material. 4.5x8<"> Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)