What's new in this version (3.2.105):

New Features in version 3.2.105
* Bugs fixed

New features in version 3.2
* Optimized download speed for downloading the dictionary database

Description

Everything nurses need to know about 1000 common medications -- in one pocket-sized guide!


*** Fully Functional 7-Day Trial ****

Specifically geared towards patient-care, this instant-access guide provides registered nurses with essential, up-to-the-minute information on the selection and administration of 1,000 commonly used medications. This nursing classic is revised annually to reflect approval of new drugs, changes in usage of current drugs, and withdrawal of older ones.

Features:

* Organized alphabetically by generic drug name
* Mechanisms of action
* Common usage and dosage
* Side effects
* Drug Interactions
* Nursing implications
* New drugs
* Patient education
* Expanded coverage of medical herbs

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!

"This very useful drug reference will easily fit in your lab coat pocket. The information is accurate and up to date. Due to size constraints, only the most frequently used medications are included in this book. This book retains its value by being revised yearly and maintaining a database of the most current information."--Doody's Review Service

Biographical note

Author Profile

Judith Barberio PhD, RN, APN, C, ANP, GNP, FNP, SNC is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University School of Nursing. In addition to being the author of the annual Nurse's Pocket Drug Guide, she has conducted research on chronic illness, primary health care in urban settings, pharmacology and pain control, and health policy. She is also President of the Rutgers University School of Nursing Alumni Association.
The MSDict Dictionary Format

The Drug Guide is powered by the MSDict is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

*Quick dynamic search of words while you type
*Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
*Hyperlinks between different related words
*History to see the last 50 words you have looked up
*Support for memory cards
*Filters to help you locate the word you are searching for:
**Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
**Keyword-used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound words
**Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words
*Fast article scrolling
*Ability to have dictionary Word of the day as a widget on the phone home screen
*Ability to search words in the installed dictionaries through the standard phone search feature