2008 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals (Spiral-bound)

by Betty L. Gahart RN (Author), Adrienne R. Nazareno PharmD (Author)

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Book Description
The #1 IV drug reference for 35 years

Product Description
Use the IV drug reference more health professionals trust. The #1 bestselling IV drug handbook for 35 years is published annually to provide the most current IV drug information possible. The 2008 edition is updated throughout with hundreds of new drug facts and 8 new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. This portable IV drug handbook includes all essential data for administering more than 350 FDA-approved generic IV drugs. The alphabetical organization - as well as indexing by generic name, all common trade names, and pharmacologic action - makes drugs easy to find. Its clinically useful format and consistent, comprehensive, and reliable information are hallmarks of this bestseller.

• UNIQUE! Acclaimed as the #1 intravenous drug reference for 35 years and trusted for accuracy and comprehensive coverage of more than 350 intravenous drugs.
• Provides complete information for each drug including generic name (with a phonetic pronunciation guide), common trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, compatibilities and incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses (including unlabeled uses), contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidotes.
• Lists IV drugs alphabetically by generic name with indexes of drugs by generic name, trade name, and drug category for quick clinical reference.
• UNIQUE! Displays dosing information on a single page or a two-page spread.
• Highlights dose variances for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients in separate sections to provide age-specific dosing information.
• UNIQUE! Includes over 100 charts detailing dosing and dilution guidelines, recommended dose modifications, combination schedules, infusion rates, and more.
• Uses extensive cross referencing within individual drug descriptions to ensure all pertinent information is readily accessible.
• Portable size and flexible spiral binding make it ideal for use in any setting.
• Presents General Dilution Charts and a Solution Compatibility Chart inside the front and back covers for fast, easy reference.
• Provides quick, valuable guidance with IV Therapy Facts and appendices.
• Identifies Canadian-only drugs with a maple leaf icon.
• PDA version available for use with portable handheld devices (ISBN: 978-0-323-05380-8).

• Access full details for 8 new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA, making this the most complete and current IV drug reference available.
• Quickly reference hundreds of new and updated drug facts, including new dosage adjustments, indications, interactions, compatibilities, side effects, precautions, and additional disease-specific dosages.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 1408 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 24 edition (July 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323045537
• ISBN-13: 978-0323045537
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource for Hospital Pharmacy, December 11, 2007

By	H. Tran - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had the 2007 edition and decided to update my book. At first there was a publishing problem with the 2008 edition where the pages were not hole-punched correctly. Therefore, the pages would not remain spiral-bound. Amazon was able to replace my book, though. Besides that, I like this book alot. It is very useful. As a pharmacist, I rely on the book to figure out what diluent and volume to compound the IV to when I can not find the information in the package insert or need a fast source to find the information. Package inserts are so tiny to read. I also use the book to find the rate of infusion when asked upon by nurses. I have found doses for IV drugs in this book that are not in other resources, too. Overall, I recommend this book for hospital pharmacists, especially recent graduates or those new to the hospital environment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for RN student and at work!, December 31, 2007

By	Y. R. Rodriguez "NursegreeneyesRN" (Cypress, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great IV book reference. Most drugs books have the IV meds but not all the detail that you need. A definelty must have in the RN Program, and it's so usefull at work too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IV Handbook a Must for Health Care Professionals, December 2, 2007

By	Michael D. Weis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the best manuals for nurses and other health care professionals. Highly recommended to those who care.