Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses for Android
// Highlights of the 14th edition
• Audio pronunciations for almost 890 generic drugs
• Over 800 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 1,000 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
• Information on how to prevent administration errors, detect dosing and dispensing errors, and detect or prevent adverse drug reactions (ADR)s.
• Explanations on how to administer medication safely by all routes – including signs and symptoms for toxicity and overdose, safe handling tips and how to educate patients for safe medication use in the home
Plus new integrated dosing calculators - Now, with over 800 built in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools, simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step.
// Unique Features
• Calculators: This product includes built-in calculators.
• Update Policy: Quarterly. This resource is updated quarterly.
// Designed for Omnio
This app will install your new resource into the Omnio environment, which requires a separate download. Learn more by searching for “Omnio” in Google Play.
I love this drug guide! Thank you!!
Missing too many drugs. Surprising at this price! I would go with another drug guide.
Very quick to open and gets to the med fast. Definately prefered over flipping pages in a book! ~RN student
Doesn't have half-lives or physiological actions of the drugs.
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The opening page is flashing but I'm unable to open the app. and access the drug information.