Practical Medicines Management (Clinical Pocket Reference) - Softcover

"Medicines management is designated as one of five essential skills clusters by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and many students learning them will find this book an accessible and convenient examination revision aid...The critical examination of care following the Francis report will entail a review of standards of medicines management, making this book... an increasingly important resource for practitioners" Sue Jordan, Nursing Standard 25 September vol 25 no 4 2013

Medicines management is more than simple drug administration. At every interaction with patients, the nurse is making a number of complex clinical decisions. This portable handbook enables the practitioner to make informed and evidence based decisions regarding medication. In CPR: Practical Medicines Management, the practitioner will find the core knowledge to safely administer drugs to the adult patient, and to communicate with the patient about the medicines they are taking. Complementing the guidance provided in detail in the BNF, this handbook provides rapid access to: indications, or why a drug is necessary; actions, or how the drug will work; normal dose and dose range; usual route and any specific skill required to safely administer via that route; any possible interactions and cautions and contraindications. Newly registered nurses, established practitioners, nurses returning to practice and nurses new to the UK will find this an essential support in their daily practice. Trainers running statutory and mandatory courses within hospitals will find that CPR Practical Medicines Management reinforces key messages about this important task, and enables safe and confident practice.