Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide

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Canadian version, based on 19th print ed. 2024 Update, 5,000 trade & generic drugs. 150 drug classifications. 700 built-in dosage calculators. 1200+ Audio pronunciations. 1400+ drug monographs.
Includes 1-year online access with WebView.
SAFETY FIRST!
Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide for Nurses®, 19th Edition plus 2024 updates, delivers all of the information you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan-well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs-along with the Canadian-specific information you want.
NEW IN THIS UPDATE :
* NEW! Added 22 New Monographs.
* NEW! 415 updated Monographs.
* NEW! Added 2 New Indices – BEERS, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy).
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One-year subscription to Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide for Nurses® via WebView - Skyscape's online tool. You’ll have access to over 1,100 monographs from your desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser.
LIFE-SAVING GUIDANCE…AT A GLANCE
Canadian-specific content
* Full monographs on drugs approved for use in Canada that are not FDA-approved for use in the US.
* Additional Canadian trade names for many US-approved generic drugs; identified by a maple leaf icon.
* A summary of the similarities and differences between pharmaceutical practices in the US and Canada.
* Canadian Advisory Board of clinicians, educators, and students.

Highlights :
* Audio pronunciations for 1200+ generic drugs
* Over 700 built-in 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.

Comprehensive coverage on over 1,400 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
Plus new integrated dosing calculators - Now, with over 700 built in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools, simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step.
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Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719650052

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Editor(s): April Hazard Vallerand PhD, RN, FAAN Cynthia A. Sanoski BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company