April Hazard Vallerand - Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses

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NOTE : As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The authors and publisher have done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. However, the reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Vallerand, April Hazard, author. | Sanoski, Cynthia A., author.

Title: Daviss drug guide for nurses / April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski.

Other titles: Drug guide for nurses

Description: Eighteenth edition. | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, [2023] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022002509 (print) | LCCN 2022002510 (ebook) | ISBN 9781719646406 (paperback) | ISBN 9781719648110 (ebook)

Subjects: MESH: Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage | Drug Therapy--nursing | Pharmacology, Clinical--methods | Handbook | Nurses Instruction

Classification: LCC RM301.12 (print) | LCC RM301.12 (ebook) | NLM QV 735 | DDC 615.102/4613--dc23/eng/20220131

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LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022002510

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To my son, Ben, whose sensitivity and sense of humor make even the toughest day easier.

To my daughter, Katharine, whose dedication and passion in seeking her goals I admire.

Watching you both grow to become wonderful young adults gives me such pride and joy. Your support of my work inspires me. Thank you for sharing so much of your lives with me. I love you.

AHV

To my wonderful mother and best friend, Geraldine, who has provided her continual love, support, and wisdom as I continue to pursue all of my personal and professional goals.

CAS

We offer our thanks to the students and nurses who have used our book for more than 35 years. Wehope our book provides you with the current knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics you need to continue to give quality care in our rapidly changing health care environment.

April and Cindy