Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2007 on CD-ROM, 1e

Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this quick, easy-to-use electronic reference provides correct spelling and capitalization of drugs, gives their designated use, and usual methods of administration plus includes extensive hyperlinking and search capabilities. It also offers cross-references between brand names and generic drugs and features 200 drug classes in the main list with a brief description of the therapeutic use and/or method of action common to drugs in the class. The database is updated monthly and users can download the latest information on a regular basis. Includes the latest information on over 27,000 brand name and generic drugs. Provides useful appendices, such as Sound-Alikes, Abbreviations, and Most Prescribed Drugs. Cross-references Saunders Pharmaceutical XRef Book database, which includes information on hazardous materials, and street slang. A fuzzy search feature allows users to input a possible spelling for a drug name and receive the closest matches to that drug. Includes a cross-reference database to help users identify the brand name of generic drugs, street slang drug names, or chemicals mentioned in a dictation.Ellen Drake CMT FAAMT is the author of 'Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2007 on CD-ROM, 1e', published 2006 under ISBN 9781416037651 and ISBN 1416037659.