This clinical reference aims to assure safe and appropriate drug selection with nine critical checkpoints: the Interactions Index identifies pharmaceuticals and foods capable of interacting with a given medication; the Food Interactions Cross-Reference lists drugs that may interact with a dietary item; the Side Effects Index pinpoints the pharmaceuticals associated with each of 3600 adverse reactions; the Indications Index presents therapeutic options approved for a given diagnosis; the Contraindications Index alerts readers to conflicts between the patient's condition and a proposed course of drug therapy; the Off-Label Treatment Guide lists medications routinely used for treatment of nearly 1000 specific disorders; the Cost of Therapy Guide provides an overview of the relative expense of leading therapeutic options; the International Drug Guide names the US equivalents of some 15,000 foreign medications; and the Generic Availability Table shows which forms and strengths of a brand-name drug can be dispensed generically and what the relative difference in unit cost might be.

As more over–the–counter drugs are introduced every year – and more ingredients move from prescription to nonprescription status – it becomes imperative that you stay fully informed about the uses and cautions regarding these readily available medicines. You′ll find: ∗ full, detailed descriptions of the most commonly used nonprescription drugs and preparations ∗ colour photos of hundreds of OTC drugs for quick ID – cross referenced to the detailed descriptions ∗ four separate indices for quick drug ID by category, product name, manufacturer, and active ingredient ∗ comprehensive coverage of ingredients, indications, drug interactions, dosage, administration, and more ∗ Companion Drug Index to common diseases and frequently encountered side effects This one–volume resource has all the information you need.

Designed for use as a self-study text, as a course text in more formal instruction programs, or as a refresher for the busy professional, the book includes valuable background data on legal and regulatory issues, as well as pharmaceutical technology.

Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Network Fundamentals course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Exploration curriculum version 4. The course, the first of four in the new curriculum, is based on a top-down approach to networking. The Companion Guide, written and edited by Networking Academy instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The book’s features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams. New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives–Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms–Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. Glossary–Consult the comprehensive glossary with more than 250 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer key–Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge questions and activities–Strive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer. How To–Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Packet Tracer Activities– Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Also available for the Network Fundamentals Course Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide ISBN-10: 1-58713-203-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-203-2 Companion CD-ROM **See instructions within the ebook on how to get access to the files from the CD-ROM that accompanies this print book.** The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: Packet Tracer Activity exercise files v4.1 VLSM Subnetting Chart Structured Cabling Exploration Supplement Taking Notes: a .txt file of the chapter objectives A Guide to Using a Networker’s Journal booklet IT Career Information Tips on Lifelong Learning in Networking This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy online curriculum.