The first truly Canadian adaption of the first-name in drug references!Mosby's Canadian Nursing Drug Reference, 1stEdition makes it easy for you to find the latest, most vital dosing and administration information on more than 5,000 Health Canada approved drugs. This portable, full-colour handbook emphasizes patient safety throughout with special!Warningsfor potentially lethal reactions andAlertsfor clinical situations requiring special attention. Designed to help you develop clinical reasoning in practice and think critically in the classroom, this unique nursing drug reference is perfect for use at home and on the job. The companion website includes classroom-friendly documents showing how to read drug references, descriptions of drug family classifications, therapeutic uses, overarching cautions, and more!

Individual drugs in A-Z Format

Appendices: A. Nursing Process Medication Management B. Ophthalmic and Topical Products C. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Effects (CTCAE) D. Vaccines and Specific Immune Globulins Available in Canada E. Quick Labs for Medication Management F. Medication Metabolism: Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Inhibitors, Inducers, and Substrates G. Medications and Prolonged QT Interval H. Insulin and Insulin Analogs I. Medications for Pain, Delirium, and Palliative Approach

Endsheets: Endsheet SBAR for Medication Advocating Medication Math Formulas Abbreviations