Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs
Author: Adriana Tiziani RN BSc(Mon) Dip Ed(Melb) MEdSt(Mon) MRCNA
Edition: 10th
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication Date: September 4, 2017
ISBN-10: 729542548
ISBN-13: 978-0729542548
The premier drug guide for nurses and midwives since 1983, Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs continues its legacy in this 10th edition, providing reliable, accurate drug information essential for nursing and midwifery students and practitioners. This user-friendly guide ensures safe, up-to-date drug administration details covering form, action, use, dose, adverse effects, and interactions, all in compliance with current pharmaceutical guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration and MIMS.
Highlighting best practice in drug administration, the guide includes crucial nursing points and cautions. An expanded focus on patient teaching and advice further supports quality patient care, equipping professionals with the tools needed for effective patient education.
Key features include:
- All drugs listed by therapeutic class and by body system for easy navigation.
- Comprehensive coverage of both trade names and generic drug names.
- Clear icons indicating cautions for drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, alongside drug-specific restrictions in sport.
- A practical quick reference guide for calculating drug dosages and drip rates.
