Perfect for this student nurse!“Seriously, I love this book. It has already helped me ace 2 assignments! Definitely a must-have for student nurses.”—Amy L., Online Student Reviewer SAFETY FIRST WITH ‘CURE & CARE!Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses®, Eighteenth Edition delivers everything you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan—643 well-organized monographs encompassing hundreds of generic drugs and thousands of trade names. Its nursing-focused Cure & Care approach explains what the drug does and describes what the nurse does and how the nursing process relates to the pharmacotherapeutics. BONUS! FREE DIGITAL ACCESS An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks your one-year, FREE 1-year subscription to DrugGuide.com, Daviss Drug Guide Online, powered by Unbound Medicine, information on more than 5,000 trade names and generic drugs, as well as audio pronunciations and color photographs, all updated regularly. LIFE-SAVING GUIDANCE AT A GLANCEIn-depth coverage of patient safety, red tab for high-alert medications, red, capitalized letters for life-threatening side effects, and REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) iconSpecial considerations for patient populationsIcon highlighting pharmacogenomic contentIV administration coveragePatient and family teaching guidanceCanadian-specific content identified with a maple leaf icon FREE ONLINE LEARNING, CARE PLANNING & PATIENT EDUCATION TOOLSAudio Pronunciation Library of 1,200+ drug namesTutorials with self-tests, Preventing Medication Errors and Psychotropic DrugsCalculators for body mass index (BMI), metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage/KG and Fahrenheit/Celsius.Interactive Case Studies, each followed by a series of questionsEight audio podcasts covering must-know information, concepts, and considerations for safe drug administrationVideo clips illustrating the safe administration of medications
Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses, authored by April Hazard Vallerand PhD RN FAAN, is the definitive resource for nursing students and practicing nurses alike. This comprehensive book provides essential information on over 3,000 generic and brand-name drugs, covering a wide range of therapeutic categories.
Organized alphabetically, Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses features detailed monographs on each drug, including its generic and brand names, dosage forms, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, interactions, and nursing implications. The book also includes a number of helpful features, such as a drug classification index, a drug interaction index, and a pronunciation guide.
Key Features of Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses:
- Over 3,000 generic and brand-name drugs
- Detailed monographs on each drug
- Drug classification index
- Drug interaction index
- Pronunciation guide
- Nursing considerations for each drug
Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses is an essential resource for nursing students and practicing nurses who want to stay up-to-date on the latest drug information. With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly format, this book is a must-have for any healthcare professional.
About the Author:
April Hazard Vallerand PhD RN FAAN is a renowned nurse educator, researcher, and author. She is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin and the Director of the Vallerand Research Institute. Dr. Vallerand has published over 100 articles and book chapters on various aspects of nursing, including drug therapy, gerontology, and informatics. She is also the editor of the journal Nursing Research.
