Mosby's 2007 Nursing Drug Reference - CD-ROM PDA Software Powered by Skyscape gives rapid access to all the same great features found in the book in a practical software especially for a PDA. In addition, this PDA software includes handy calculators that are essential when verifying dosages prior to administration. Useful built-in features, including full text search, annotation, bookmarks with easy link-style navigation, multiple indexes, removable memory card support, and a customizable toolbar, allow the user to find information with just a touch of the stylus. For this 2007 edition, the software's functionality combines with the power of Skyscape to offer comprehensive cross-linking functionality on an award-winning platform.
- Nursing Drug Dosage Calculators provide users with the ability to quickly confirm key drug calculations.
- High alert drugs are clearly identified to help nurses identify drugs that are most likely to cause the patient harm if incorrectly used.
- Features a comprehensive index that organizes more than 1,300 generic drugs, encompassing over 4,500 trade names, for quick access.
- Provides extensive nursing considerations in a concise, practice-oriented framework: Assess, Administer, Perform/Provide, Evaluate, and Teach Patient/Family.
- Lifespan content covers geriatric, pediatric, and pregnancy considerations throughout.
- Highlights common and life-threatening side effects for easy identification with side effects grouped by body system.
- Nursing Alert icons highlight critical nursing considerations throughout.
- Do Not Confuse headings identify over 1,700 of the most commonly confused drug names, each integrated into drug monographs for easy access.
- Features over 4,700 potential interactions between drugs and herbal products.
- Administer subheadings include all drug compatibility information, making this vital information easy to find.
- Compatibility with Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Pocket PC, as well as many other operating systems, makes software usable on almost any PDA.
- Now powered by Skyscape, the software offers complete cross-linking functionality with all Skyscape products allowing users to create fully personalized product suites from their favorite products.
