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You are here > Home > Reading Lists & Books > Nursing & Clinical Management Books > Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals Betty L. Gahart, RN, Adrienne R. Nazareno, PharmD Please note: When ordering your books, please pay attention to publication dates. If we have a copy listed that has not yet published, you will be able to pre-order it so that you can plan ahead. However, you may also wish to order the current issue so that you have what you need in your hands right away. Supervisors and managers often order multiple copies of these books to increase patient safety and quality in their departments. 2010 Spiral-bound Edition 6.5" x 8.3", 1,424 pages    ISBN 0323057888 978-0323057882 Mosby July 2009 (click below for the very best available price for this softcover book)   2009 Spiral-bound Edition 6.5" x 8.3", 1,424 pages ISBN 0323045545 ISBN-13: 978-0323045544 Mosby July 2008 (click below for the very best available price for this softcover book)   2009 PDA Version / CD-ROM ISBN 0323056431 ISBN-13: 978-0323056434 Mosby November 2008 (click below for the very best available price for this PDA version)   About the Handbook: The #1 bestselling IV drug handbook for over 30 years and published annually to provide the most current IV drug information possible, Intravenous Medications is updated throughout with hundreds of new drug facts and approximately 10 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. Its clinically useful format and consistent, comprehensive, and reliable information are hallmarks of this bestseller. The alphabetical organization makes drugs easy to find. All drugs are indexed by generic name, all common trade names, and pharmacologic action. Special features of this book include: Established as the #1 intravenous drug reference for over 30 years – trusted for its accuracy and comprehensive coverage. Lists IV drugs alphabetically by generic name for quick clinical reference. Offers coverage of more than 350 intravenous drugs providing an unparalleled drug reference for clinicians in any setting. Published annually to ensure that users have essential information on the most recently approved IV drugs as well as updated information on existing products. Provides extensively updated drug compatibility sections to facilitate safe administration of drug combinations. Highlights dose variances for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients in separate sections to provide age-specific dosing information. Lists all side effects, compatibilities, and incompatibilities in alphabetical order to assist in a quick review of this information. 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. Notes unlabeled drug uses, when applicable, to provide information on other possible uses. Includes drug specifics for monitoring, pregnancy, patient education, and elderly to cover specialized areas of patient care. Indexes drugs by generic, trade name, and drug category to accommodate quick location of the desired drug information. Presents General Dilution Charts and a Solution Compatibility Chart to provide fast and easy reference in any clinical setting. Provides comprehensive information for each drug in format designed to facilitate quick and easy reference in the clinical setting. Introduces each new drug with shaded monograph headings to provide clear division of each monograph’s content. Includes a drug pronunciation guide at the beginning of each drug monograph to enhance communication. Provides quick, valuable, guidance with IV Therapy Facts and appendices. About the PDA Version: Get fast, searchable access to complete drug information from Intravenous Medications! Updated annually, this handbook has been the bestselling IV drug reference for 36 years. The PDA software offers extensive cross-linking and search capabilities in addition to all the information needed to safely deliver more than 350 IV medications. It offers easy, intuitive navigation, and links seamlessly with all other Skyscape PDA software. Software is also available as a download through the Skyscape website. Includes the latest drug information Compatibility with the Palm OS, Windows Mobile, and Pocket PC, as well as many other operating systems. User-friendly features include: Full text search Annotation and highlighting capabilities Bookmarking Built-in display adjustment tools omplete, comprehensive cross-linking between all Skyscape products You may also be interested in these drug resources: AHFS Drug Information - AHFS DI - American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, for physicians, pharmacists & practitioners AHFS Drug Information Essentials - ASHP for direct care professionals Handbook on Injectable Drugs - ASHP Medical Drug Reference - Mosby, book & PDA Medication Teaching Manual - ASHP, for patient education MedTeach Software - ASHP, customizable software & teaching sheets for patient education Nursing Drug Guide - Lippincott Nursing Drug Guide - Springhouse Nursing Drug Handbook - Lippincott PDR - Thomson PDR PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals - Thomson PDR PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements & Herbs - Thomson PDR PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines - Thomson PDR PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects & Indications - Thomson PDR PDR Guide to Terrorism Response - Thomson PDR PDR Nurse's Drug Handbook - Thomson PDR Red Book - Thomson PDR (information provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go Back to Pages / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore