Available for the first time as an annually updated work, McKenna's Drug Handbook for Nursing and Midwifery gives clear guidance for safe and effective drug administration. This essential handbook for students and practitioners includes over 1000 drug profiles and provides best-practice advice and information on: -each drug's characteristics and available forms -indications and dosages, actions, adverse reactions, interactions and contraindications -pregnancy risk categories and sports risk indicators -care considerations and patient teaching Also included are: -person-centred and woman-centred philosophies of nursing and midwifery -a glossary of adverse drug effects -adjust-a-dose information for individuals across the lifespan New features of the 2019 edition -every drug fully revised and updated annually -an easy-access, comprehensive Quick Reference section -drugs available only in New Zealand are identified with an icon -eBook included with each copy

A bestselling essential resource for nurses and healthcare practitioners. The seventh edition of the most comprehensive drug guide in Australia and New Zealand now comes in a new and improved design! A laminated cover protects from damage and spills and it's never been easier to find essential information with the improved structure and page design. The new handy pocket-sized drug card offers on the go information and new drug profiles guarantee the most up-to-date information for users.NEW! Durable cover and handy drug card. NEW! Revised chapter structure and page design. NEW! Sports Risk categories for exercise science students and professionals. Adjust-a-dose for application across the life cycle (pregnancy, childhood, adults and older adults). Adverse Reactions for each drug split into five sections: body system, common, uncommon, life-threatening, or common and life-threatening. Contraindications Quick reference flaps with drug calculations Care Considerations and Patient Teaching have been revised and updated on evidence-based considerations

Fully updated for its 9th edition, McKenna's Drug Handbook for Nursing and Midwifery gives clear guidance for safe and effective drug administration. This essential handbook for students and practitioners includes over 1100 drug profiles and provides best-practice advice and information on: - each drug's characteristics and available forms; - indications and dosages, actions, adverse reactions, interactions and contraindications; - pregnancy risk categories and sports risk indicators; - care considerations and patient teaching. Also included are: - person-centred and woman-centred philosophies of nursing and midwifery; - a glossary of adverse drug effects; - adjust-a-dose information for individuals across the lifespan. Features: - every drug fully revised and updated; - an easy-access, comprehensive Quick Reference section; - drugs available only in New Zealand are identified with an icon.

Never miss out on the latest drug information, on the ward or in the classroom, with this fully revised and updated handbook for nurses and midwives. If you’re an educator, be confident your students have all they need to safely administer the latest drugs, using the latest protocols and best-practice guidelines. If you’re a student or professional, be sure you can search for drug information relevant to you, on the go, when and where you need it. Contains revised information on over 1100 essential drugs, for patients of all ages and categories. It’s never been easier to keep up. Whats NEW? Updated regularly Keep up with new drugs Comes as an app Search on the go Ebook included Search how it suits you NZ-only drugs clearly marked Relevant to you

The updated sixth edition of this essential guide for nurses, both students and practioners, now includes over 950 drug profiles and features 150 additonal drugs, providing comprehensive information about the most widely used drugs in Australia and New Zealand.

THE #1 Drug Guide for nurses & other clinicians...always dependable, always up to date! Look for these outstanding features Completely updated nursing-focused drug monographs featuring over 3,650 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs in an easy A-to-Z format 37 brand-new FDA-approved drugs in this edition, including 33 complete monographs—tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy “new drugs” section for easy retrieval More than 8,000 clinical updates—new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information NEW logos highlighting biosimilar drugs and drugs with genetic-related considerations NEW appendix—Ophthalmic drugs: Indications and dosages Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns Photoguide insert with images of 462 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules Plus FREE companion Toolkit available online through NDHnow.com Monthly FDA updates featuring newly approved drugs, indications, and warnings Pharmacology videos, audio pronunciation guide, and English-Spanish translator Equianalgesic dosing guidelines for opioid drugs Mechanisms and sites of action graphics for selected drugs NCLEX®-style questions, free CE tests, plus bonus discounts...and more!