This essential handbook for students and practitioners includes over 1000 drug profiles and provides best-practice advice and information on: -each drug's characteristics and available forms -indications and dosages, actions, adverse reactions, interactions and contraindications -pregnancy risk categories and sports risk indicators -care considerations and patient teaching Also included are: -person-centred and woman -centred philosophies of nursing and midwifery -a glossary of adverse drug effects -adjust-a-dose information for individuals across the lifespan New features of the 2020 edition -every drug fully revised and updated annually -an easy-access, comprehensive Quick Reference section -drugs available only in New Zealand are identified with an icon -eBook included with each copy
