2007 PDR Nurses' Drug Handbook (Delmar's Nurse's Drug Handbook) [Paperback]

George R. Spratto (Author), Adrienne L. Woods (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418050660 | ISBN-13: 978-1418050665 | Publication Date: July 19, 2006 | Edition: 1

With over 1,000 of the latest and most common FDA-approved drugs, the 2007 PDR® Nurse's Drug Handbook is a clinical necessity. Each drug monograph provides a wealth of facts including drug action, dosage, interactions, and contraindications. Clear guidelines are also provided for administration of drugs, communication with clients, and nursing considerations. The PDR® highlights prevention of medication errors and clinical accountability like no other drug resource making it the gold standard for modern nursing practice. Comes with FREE PDA downloads.

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About the Author

George R. Spratto, PhD, formerly Dean and Professor of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Adrienne L. Woods, MSN, ARNP, NP-C, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, Wilmington, Delaware

Product Details

• Paperback: 1872 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (July 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418050660
• ISBN-13: 978-1418050665
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,262,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speedy reference., January 11, 2007

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G. Meinecke (potomac, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2007 PDR Nurses' Drug Handbook (Delmar's Nurse's Drug Handbook) (Paperback)

Easy look-up. Well configured. Works well in the dental office with quick reference of adverse reactions and drug interactions. Exactly what I needed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for anyone who takes prescription drugs, June 10, 2007

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Dee "deannalyn72" - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2007 PDR Nurses' Drug Handbook (Delmar's Nurse's Drug Handbook) (Paperback)

My husband had made an apointment to see his doctor. He takes a number of medications that interact with his neurological system. On this particular visit the doctor increased ALL of his medications resulting in a border line overdose. With the use of this book I was able to find out how to get the drugs out of his system, what the proper dosages are and the dangers of discontinuing them all together. With one of the medications, if he were to have stopped taking it abruptly the end result could have been a stroke, coma, or even death. I know you receive information about your medication when you pick it up at the pharmacy, but it doesn't get as indepth as this book. With the book you get ALL the information and not just bits and pieces the drug companys feel are the most important.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 15, 2007

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Mr. Francis T. Casey Sr. "Fran the Man" (Bear. DE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2007 PDR Nurses' Drug Handbook (Delmar's Nurse's Drug Handbook) (Paperback)

Very useful, a book worth adding to anyones library, if the have interest in their health