Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 (The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbooks) 1st Edition

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024

Your Trusted Resource for Safe and Effective Medication Administration

Deliver safer, more effective drug therapy with the most user-friendly, practical, and up-to-date drug reference designed specifically for nurses. The Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 provides detailed, nursing-focused information on more than 1,000 generic drugs and over 4,000 trade-name medications in a clear, accessible format that supports high-quality patient care at every step.

This portable and comprehensive handbook is organized alphabetically by generic drug name and includes the most current information on FDA-approved medications, side effects, IV drug compatibility, and specific considerations for diverse patient populations. Whether you’re studying pharmacology or working in a fast-paced clinical environment, Saunders helps you stay informed, confident, and safe.

Key Features:

• Extensive, Up-to-Date Drug Coverage
• 1,000+ generic drug monographs and 4,000+ trade name drugs
• Includes 12 newly FDA-approved drugs, fully integrated into the main text and highlighted at the front of the book
• Uses, dosage forms, precautions, contraindications, interactions, and administration details for each medication
• Nursing-Focused, Patient-Safety Driven
• Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs highlighted for critical safety warnings
• "Do Not Confuse With" alerts flag look-alike/sound-alike medications to prevent errors
• Side effects categorized by frequency and clearly differentiated from adverse reactions requiring prompt intervention
• Clinical Utility Built In
• Top 100 Drugs list—quickly locate the most frequently administered medications
• Drugs by Disorder index for fast reference to commonly used medications for major conditions
• Drug Classifications section outlines drug family actions, uses, and precautions
• Extensive IV Drug Administration Guidance
• Includes detailed information on IV compatibilities/incompatibilities
• IV-specific sections include reconstitution guidelines, storage, infusion rates, and more
• Foldout IV Compatibility Chart covering 65 key intravenous drugs for at-a-glance reference
• Nursing Process Integration
• Nursing considerations organized under:
• Baseline assessment
• Intervention/evaluation
• Patient/family teaching
• Addresses lifespan and condition-specific dosing for:
• Pediatric
• Geriatric
• Renal, hepatic, and immunocompromised patients
• UNIQUE! Herbal Drug Content
• Includes an appendix and online access to herbal monographs detailing interactions and side effects of common herbal remedies