An Ultra-Convenient, Safety-Focused Drug Guide Written for RNs by RNs Nursing Spectrum Drug Handbook delivers instant access to concise, need-to-know information on more than 3,000 brand-name and 1,000 generic drugs. Carefully updated and based on feedback from nurses worldwide, the Handbook is an essential tool in ensuring the safest, most effective drug administration possible. Features

• Organized alphabetically by generic name
• Covers each drug's mechanism of action, indication, dosage, contraindications, and more
• Up-to-date overview of ophthalmic drugs, drug classes, vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements
• Color-coded “clinical alert” icons throughout
• Full-color patient safety and drug identification inserts
• Useful photo gallery of common tablets and capsules
• NEW treatment algorithms
• Vital coverage of life-threatening adverse reactions
• Valuable appendices
• Ribbon bookmark to keep your place
• Off-label uses for many drugs
• PDA download of the ENTIRE text
• Online companion site (www.nursedrughandbook.com) with drug updates, downloadable patient education information, and more

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Patricia Dwyer Schull, MSN, RN has been in medical publishing for nearly three decades and was a registered nurse prior to that. Prior to establishing MedVantage Publishing, Patricia has held executive management positions with the top medical publishers in the world. Before entering the publishing business, Patricia worked in healthcare as a professional nurse.

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