| Description |
xxiv, 1384 pages ; 21 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
General information. 1. Drug actions, interactions and reactions -- 2. Drug therapy in children -- 3. Drug therapy in the older adult -- 4. Drug therapy and the process of care -- Anti-infective drugs. 5. Amoebicides and antiprotozoals -- 6. Anthelmintics -- 7. Antifungals -- 8. Antimalarials -- 9. Antituberculotics and antileprotics -- 10. Aminoglycosides -- 11. Penicillins -- 12. Cephalosporins -- 13. Tetracyclines -- 14. Fluoroquinolones -- 15. Antivirals -- 16. Macrolides -- 17. Carbapenems -- 18. Miscellaneous anti-infectives -- Cardiovascular system drugs. 19. Antiarrythmics -- 20. Antianginals -- 21. Antihypertensives -- 22. Hypolipidaemic drugs -- 23. Miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs -- Central nervous system drugs. 24. Narcotic and opioid analgesics -- 25. Local and general anaesthetic agents -- 26. Anticonvulsants -- 27. Antidepressants -- 28. Antianxiety, sedative and hypnotic drugs -- 29. Antipsychotics -- 30. Central nervous system stimulants -- 31. Antimigraine drugs -- 32. Drugs used in dependence -- 33. Miscellaneous central nervous system drugs -- Autonomic nervous system drugs. 34. Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics) -- 35. Anticholinergics -- 36. Adrenergics (sympathomimetics) -- Respiratory tract drugs. 37. Antihistamines -- 38. Bronchodilators -- 39. Preventative drugs -- 40. Miscellaneous respiratory tract drugs -- Gastrointestinal tract drugs. 41. Antacids, adsorbents and antiflatulents -- 42. Antidiarrhoeals -- 43. Laxatives -- 44. Antiemetics -- 45. Antiulcer drugs -- 46. Enzymes -- Hormonal drugs. 47. Corticosteroids -- 48. Androgens and anabolic steroids -- 49. Oestrogens and progestins -- 50. Oxytocics -- 51. Gonadotrophins and related drugs -- 52. Piuitary hormones -- 53 Antidiabetics dr and glucagon -- 54. Agents affecting calcium and bone metabolism -- 55. Miscellaneous endocrine agents |
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Musculoskeletal drugs. 56. Non-narcotic analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- 57. Gold salts -- 58. Neuromuscular blockers -- 59. Muscle relaxants -- 60. Antiparkinsonian Musculoskeletal drugs Urological drugs Haematologic drugs Antineoplastics Ophthalmic, otic, and nasal drugs Integumentary system drugs Nutritional drugs Miscellaneous drug categories Appendices and Index -- 61. Prostaglondins -- 62. Erectile dysfuntion agents -- Urological drugs. 63. Diuretics -- 64. Electrolytes and replacemtn solutions -- 65. Acidifiers and alkalinisers -- 66. Uric acid and reducing drugs -- 67. Bladder function agents -- Haematologic drugs. 68. Anticoagulants and haemostatic agents -- 69. Blood derivatives -- 70. Thrombolytic enzymes -- Antineoplastics. 71. Alkylating drugs -- 72. Antimetabolites -- 73. Antibiotic antineoplastics -- 74. Antineoplastics that alter hormone balance -- 75. Vinca alkaloids -- 76. Neoplastics support drugs -- 77. Other antineoplastics -- Immune system drugs. 78. Immunomodifiers -- 79. Vaccines -- 80. Immune systems -- 81. Biological response modifiers -- Ophthalmic, otic, and nasal drugs. 82. Ophthalmic anti-infectives -- 83. Ophthalmic, anti-inflammatories -- 84. Miotics -- 85. Mydriatics -- 86 Miscellaneous Ophthalmics -- 87. Otics -- 88. Nasal drugs -- Integumentary system drugs. 89. Locan anti-infectives -- 90. Scabicides and pediculicides -- 91. Topical corticosteroids -- 92. Other dermatological/topical preparations -- Nutritional drugs. 93. Vitamins and minerals -- 94. Calorics -- 95. Drugs for weight reduction -- Miscellaneous drug categories. 96. Miscellaneous antagonists and antiodes -- 97. Antivenoms -- 98. Diagnostic preparations |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Previous edition titled: Australia New Zealand nursing & midwifery drug handbook |
| Bibliography |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Midwifery -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Pharmacology -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Pharmacology -- New Zealand -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Drugs -- Australia -- Administration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Drugs -- New Zealand -- Administration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
McKenna, Lisa, author
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Mirkov, Sanja, author
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| ISBN |
9781920994976 (paperback) |
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