Springhouse Libri

2006 Drug Facts Made Incredibly Quick! provides instant access to drug information that every nurse needs quickly every day. The book fits comfortably into a pocket and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to make notes and remove them easily. 175 commonly prescribed drugs are covered in alphabetical order in an easy-to-follow format that includes pregnancy risk category, indications, dosages, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Also included are scores of quick-reference guides including safe drug administration, therapeutic monitoring levels, dosage calculation formulas, conversions, herb-drug interactions, infusion rates for high-risk medications, ACLS algorithms, and antidotes. Tabs or distinctive colors identify each section.

Part of an exciting Incredibly Visual! extension of the award-winning Incredibly Easy! Series®, this innovative book uses a vivid graphic presentation to maximize the power of visual thinking in understanding pathophysiology. Hundreds of detailed and colorful photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids demonstrate the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of disorders by body system. Logos highlight risk factors and age-related alerts. Mnemonics provide visual ways to understand important concepts. "Vision Quest" puzzles at the end of each chapter test readers' knowledge in an entertaining way.

The Third Edition of this practical reference provides current, comprehensive information on I.V. therapy in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner. It covers all the newest breakthroughs in technique, medications, and monitoring, including drugs and procedures for home I.V. therapy. A new Best Practice feature identifies the best practices for administering and monitoring I.V. therapy, as established by INS and CDC standards and research evidence. A new documentation appendix includes forms, flowsheets, and explanations of how and why to document I.V. therapy. The Practice Makes Perfect section has been expanded to include alternate-format questions in addition to the traditional review questions, all following current NCLEX-RN® requirements.