Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2008, 1e [Paperback]

Ellen Drake CMT FAAMT (Author), Randy Drake MS (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1416037675 | ISBN-13: 978-1416037675 | Publication Date: December 3, 2007 | Edition: 1

Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this drug reference lets you quickly locate the correct spelling and capitalization of more than 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It includes the corresponding uses of those drugs, cross-referencing of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e.g., capsule, IV, cream). To help you avoid errors, it also contains the indications (reasons for administration) of approved drugs and standard dosages.

• Over 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs are included, with dosage forms, investigational drug names, chemotherapy protocols, trademarked dosage forms, drug categories/classes, and almost 2,000 medicinal herbs and natural remedies.
• Pharmaceutical information is organized specifically for the medical transcriptionist, allowing you to correctly determine the drug being transcribed and confirm related information.
• Sound-alike "ear" icon helps you confirm the correct drug when similar names exist, increasing your accuracy and confidence.
• Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription.
• Appendices offer useful information at a glance:.
• Sound-Alikes
• Abbreviations Used with Medications and Dosages
• Therapeutic Drug Levels
• The Most Prescribed Drugs

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Use this book to transcribe with speed and accuracy

About the Author

Randy Drake, BS; and Ellen Drake, CMT --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 832 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (December 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416037675
• ISBN-13: 978-1416037675
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ellen Drake, CMT, is coauthor of the Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book and author of the Sloane Medical Word Book. She is a development editor for Health Professions Institute (HPI) in Modesto, CA, where she helped develop the two most highly acclaimed medical transcription training programs: The SUM Program for Medical Transcription Training and Medical Transcription Fundamentals and Practice. She has contributed to several textbooks and written dozens of articles for Perspectives on the Medical Transcription Profession. Ellen is also an editorial consultant and contributor to the Dorland's Medical Speller and Taber's Medical Dictionary. She has given dozens of presentations to audiences of medical transcription (MT) practitioners and educators in many venues. Ellen worked as an MT in diverse settings, owned an MT service, and taught medical transcription at a community college and online. She also has a degree in Education (English) and taught high school English for 5 years.

Ellen enjoys writing (of course!), being with her large family and many friends, spoiling her three cats-Aristotle, Nefertiti, and Chat Noire-(don't worry, their names are not used as passwords!), and working in her yard and garden. In 2008, Ellen went on 9000-mile cross-country road trip alone and lived to tell about it.

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big applause!, May 14, 2004

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Brian Hulett "okierazorbacker2" (Oinklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2004, 1e (Paperback)

This book is crucial to the life of a medical transcriptionist. Updated annually, as the world of pharmaceuticals changes on an ongoing basis, Saunders has the king of drug word books. They cross-reference medications, list info for the generic and brand name drugs under each (e.g. "acetominophen" and "Tylenol" with same info) to minimize double-lookup, unlike the so-called "Quick Look Drug Book." Experimental drugs and discontinued products are listed together with the rest, so one does not have to access a separate appendix. Strengths of dosage (20 mg, 40 mg, etc.) are given, generics are not capitalized, etc., all critical info for an MT. Also included is a "sound-alike" list as well as "sound-alike" info within each individual entry, which often is very helpful. There are other similar publications out there and I've tried several, but Saunders is clearly the best IMO for the transcriptionist's needs.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Transcriptionists Best Friend, September 18, 2005

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Queenofkeyboards (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2005 (Paperback)

This book is GREAT for anyone who is in the medical field, but especially for medical transcriptionists. It is a very user friendly book, and the "sound alikes" at the end are great. I would recommend this book to anyone who works in the medical field as either a transcriptionist or nurse, etc. It will make your life much easier.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help, August 2, 2005

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C. Miller (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2005 (Paperback)

I am forever looking up pharmaceutical names- doctors do not always spell them correctly- so this is very helpful. It has dosages which are helpful also. I would recommend this book.