Blanchard & Loeb 2002 Drug Handbook - Softcover

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This supremely practical annual is the only drug reference a nurse or nursing student will ever need. Concisely written in a no-nonsense style that speaks the nurse's language, with no wordiness, jargon, or theoretical blather, this drug annual tells the nurse what she needs to know before, during, and after drug administration, which means thorough preparation and confident performance. What's more, it provides important information that the nurse should teach a patient, enabling her to fulfill a primary nursing responsibility (more comprehensively than does the competition).

The Blanchard & Loeb Handbook contains virtually all the drugs the nurse will administer, and none she won't. Its alphabetical organization by generic name allows quick access to information.

For many drugs, Blanchard & Loeb illustrate the mechanism of action - how the drug does what it does - which is the hardest drug information to visualize. For all other drugs, the authors present easy-to-understand and informative mechanisms of action. The competition mostly uses the package insert language, which is highly technical unless you're a chemist.

A distinctive cover design and larger trim size set this book apart from its competitors and also make it easier to hold and handle. The larger trim size produces an easy-to-read page, with type size that's significantly larger than the competitions'.

This guide contains overview information on drug administration, drug calculations, and the nursing process that's specific to student course needs and assignments. Valuable appendices present selected drug classes and combination drugs.

The Drug Handbook challenges the established competition with the lowest price for an annual with its coverage.

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