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- Date added: December 15, 2003
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From Medical Wizards Corporation :4.0, based on Davis's Drug Guide 11th Ed (FA Davis Co) provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date drug information in well-organized, nursing-focused monographs. It includes extensive supplemental material in 18 appendices, thoroughly addresses the issue of safe medication administration, educates the reader about 50 different therapeutic classes of drugs, and conveniently includes invaluable calculation tools by Medical Wizards. In this 11th edition, we have continued the tradition of focusing on safe medication administration and even more information about health cares most vulnerable patients: children, the elderly, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Look for more Pedi, Geri, OB, and Lactation headings throughout the monographs. In addition, weve expanded our information relevant to Canadian students and nurses. Youll find a new appendix comparing Canadian and U.S. pharmaceutical practices, more Canada-only combination drugs in the Combination Drugs appendix, and additional Canadian brand names in the drug monographs. To help you find this information quickly, weve also added a maple leaf icon in the index next to each Canadian entry. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses with Integrated Calculators merges the advantages of weight based drug dosing calculation with a comprehensive drug reference. The user should review the integrated critical care infusion calculators for items such as dopamine, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and many other common critical care medications. The flashing red calculator icon alerts the user when looking up a drug that a calculator is available. Completely updated with expanded content: High-alert drugs and life-threatening side effects are visually highlighted Over 5000 trade and generic drugs Nearly 150 drug classifications (therapeutic and pharmacologic) Comprehensive coverage on Over 1700 drug monographs 700 commonly used combination drugs 400 integrated calculators Extensive cross-linking has been implemented between drugs Search via Main, Generic, Trade, Therapeutic, Pharmacologic, and Eye Medications indexes "Do not confuse with, crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted Complete drug dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients IV information including dose, dilution, syringe/Y-site/additive/solution compatibility and incompatibility, rate, intermittent/continuous infusion, precautions, and more. Monographs include: Action of Drug Adverse Reactions Assessment of Therapy Availability Contraindication/Precautions Dose/Route Evaluation of Therapy General Info (which includes High Alert Status, Drug Name, Classification, Pregnancy Category, and Controlled Substances Info) Implementation of Therapy Indications/Common Uses Interactions Patient/Family Teaching Pharmacokinetics Potential Nursing Diagnoses Additional content includes: Abbreviations Administering Medications to Children Administration Techniques Canadian Drugs Combination Drugs Controlled Substances Info Conversion of Units Calculators Dietary Guidelines Drug Classifications Equinalgesic Dosing Guidelines Fentanyl Transderm Conversion Hazardous Drugs Immunizations Insulins and Insulin Therapy Laboratory Values Medication Errors Medications to Use with Caution Narcotic Equivalency Info Natural/Herbal Products Ophthalmic Medications Pediatric Dosage Calculations Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Requirements Pregnancy Category Information Recent Drug Approvals Special Dosing Considerations Receive Free quarterly updates for one year following purchase with the latest FDA-approved medications from FA Davis - feel free to download a copy for evaluation.
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Version: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses with Integrated Calculators 7.0
"Wouldn't purchase this if I had tried it first..."
Summary: I found this program difficult to navigate through, and not very timely, either. When I have to spend that much time to look up a drug, it's easier to walk into the med room and grab a drug book. I found it to be a waste of money.
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Version: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses with Integrated Calculators 7.0
Summary: Davis Drug Guide (DDG)is a must have for the medical profession. DDG by Medical Wizzards is by far the best version I have used yet on my PPC 6700. The integrated calculators are incredible. But the most important feature is how easy it is to use. m... read more >>
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Version: Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses with Integrated Calculators 7.0
Summary: Most definitely the best drug reference on the market! Tried it, loved it an immediately purchased! Worth every penny folks!
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