Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (Book with CD-ROM for Windows and Macintosh, 2.0) [Paperback]

Judith Hopfer Deglin (Author), April Hazard Vallerand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0803609388 | ISBN-13: 978-0803609389 | Edition: 8

This text is a comprehensive, contemporary and easy-to-use drug reference. The book features 4600 trade and generic drugs; and 50 monographs new to the edition, along with all the latest FDA information on new medications/warnings, dosage forms and unlabelled uses, life-span considerations and product withdrawals. IV information includes: dose; dilution; syringe/Y-site/additive/solution compatibility and incompatibility; rate; clinical precautions; direct IV; intermittent infusion; continuous infusion; life-span considerations; and IV compatibility and incompatibility. 475 commonly used combination drugs are completely updated and side effects organized by body systems with the most frequent problems underlined and life-threatening problems capitalized and set in a second colour for easy identification. The CD-ROM includes: a drug dosage calculator; 300 of the most commonly prescribed drugs by generic or trade name to print as is or customize for patient handouts; 55 bonus monographs; 50 comprehensive drug classes - including herbals in a separate class; complete coverage of herbals - 18 full monographs on those most commonly used; average wholesale prices expanded to include the top 300 drugs; and dosing considerations for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1257 pages
• Publisher: F a Davis Co; 8 edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803609388
• ISBN-13: 978-0803609389
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,114,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep this with you while administering meds to clients., December 23, 2003

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M. Franta (Walnut, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (Book with CD-ROM for Windows and Macintosh, 2.0) (Paperback)

I teach nursing, and this DAVIS Drug Guide for Nurses is a must-have for all my students as they learn how to professionally administer medications to their clients.
All nurses should have a convenient system to use when the occasion arises that a nurse gives a medication that they are unfamilair with...I found that this DAVIS Guide is a quick and easy way to investigate the medication, it's indications, contraindications, nursing considerations and idiosyncrasies. Adverse reactions and normal dosing ranges are included for all medications .....
There is also caution advised to prevent medication errors....near misses are always preferred over real errors any day. How the heart skips a beat whenever that happens!
Nurses NEVER intend to make errors, and this book gives a cautionary tale in the beginning - to help professionals understand the grave seriousness of it all.
It's never too late to buy an informative drug guide, and here I recommend this book to ALL --- professional or not.
It's cruicial that all people who give medications or take them understand the actions of the medications comprehensively.
The more one knows the more choices they posses.
Before you pass the meds,
pass the DAVIS Drug Guide!

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Drug Guide For Nurses, July 30, 2002

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"zyoumans" (Missoula, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (Paperback)

My pharmacology class required Davis's Drug Guide For Nurses. Being a cynic, I checked out all the other guides available at the time. Davis's is the BEST drug guide for students, new grads and long-time nurses. Nursing dx are included with every drug listed. Quick and simple to use. Cross-referenced by brand and generic names. OTC medications get the same treatment as prescription medications. Davis's also has listings for the most used herbals and excellent content to help guide the nurse in herbal-drug interactions. The best deal out there, I am buying my third copy of this excellent resource.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most useful Nursing Drug Book Available, March 8, 2000

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Michele "Michele" (Roanoke, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (Paperback)

I have found this to be the most useful drug book on the market. The doctors at the hospital prefer to use my Davis' over the PDR. It's a quicker to find the pertinant info on any type of dosage for every type of patient.