Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions 5th Edition: The Ultimate Drug Handbook for Health Professionals

As a health professional, staying up-to-date on the latest drug information is crucial for providing top-notch patient care. That’s why Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition is the go-to drug handbook for you! This comprehensive guide makes it easy to look up the drugs your patients and clients are taking and understand how those drugs may affect treatment.

Concise and Accessible Drug Information

With over 900 concise drug monographs organized alphabetically by generic name, you’ll have quick access to the most important information on administering drugs and keeping your patients safe.

New Features and Updates

• 49 new drugs added, bringing the total to over 900 drug monographs
• Enhanced companion website with new features on EMS drugs and the top 200 drugs
• Packed with practical resources for everyday use, including:
• Coverage of drugs of abuse
• A full-color pill atlas
• Herbal remedy monographs
• Medication math exercises
• Audio pronunciations of generic drug names
• An audio glossary of terms and definitions
• New coverage including EMS Drugs, the Top 200 drugs, and Vaccination/Immunization schedules

Time-Saving Features

alphabetical organization of drugs by generic name and a two-color design save you time in finding need-to-know details for day-to-day practice.

Practical Information for Health Professionals

Precautions and Considerations sections include key information written specifically for health professions practitioners.

• Drug storage information identifies those drugs in which extra care is needed to maintain potency
• Lifespan content provides the answers you need when working with elderly, pediatric, and adult populations
• Useful appendices make it easy to look up topics including normal laboratory values and FDA pregnancy categories
• Icons call attention to special drug information including high alert warnings and IV compatibilities/incompatibilities

Don’t miss out on this essential resource for health professionals. Make Mosby’s Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition your go-to guide for staying current on the latest drug information.