Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses for Symbian

Now with over 800 Integrated Calculators - combines the most comprehensive, up-to-date and practical drug resource with built in drug dosing calculation tools for most weight.

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Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses
powered by Skyscape Publisher: F.A. Davis Company Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (DrugGuide™) sets new standards for nursing drug references by increasing its focus on safe practice and effective patient care. Now, in addition to providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date and practical nursing drug resource, DrugGuide™ now includes over 800 built in drug dosing calculation tools for most weight or body surface area based dosing. Simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step without needing to switch to a separate drug dosing program!Look at all this continuously updated drug resource delivers!Comprehensive coverage on over 1,000 drug monographs including more than:

• 5,000 trade and generic drugs as well as expanded coverage of herbal products
• 150 drug classifications, both therapeutic and pharmacologic (if available)
• 500 commonly used combination drugs, including the dosage amount of the active generic ingredient
• Most complete life-span drug dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients

Completely updated with expanded coverage on vulnerable populations including:

• New indications and dosing recommendations for top 100 pediatric drugs
• Pediatric, geriatric, and OB medication administration considerations
• A complete immunization schedule
• Special techniques for administering medications to children
• Oral rehydration solutions
• Drugs and breast feeding
• List of drugs associated with increased number of falls in the elderly

More High Alert Coverage and Patient Safety Information than any other drug guide including:

• Special highlights to identify High Alert Medications with high risks for patient injury and information throughout the monograph that explain what the nurse can do to ensure patient safety
• "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted to support safe practice
• Information on how to prevent administration errors, detect dosing and dispensing errors, and detect or prevent adverse drug reactions (ADR)s.
• Explanations on how to administer medication safely by all routes - including signs and symptoms for toxicity and overdose, safe handling tips and how to educate patients for safe medication use in the home

Plus new integrated dosing calculators - Now, with over 800 built in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools, simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step without needing to switch to a separate drug dosing program!

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*Desktop/Tablet PC version requires Windows 98 or higher. Desktop version is not available for iPhone.