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Mosbys PDQ for RN vs Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Mosbys PDQ for RN

Access essential nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures quickly. This guide offers concise information for clinical settings, including special populations and emergency care. It features updated content reflecting the latest developments and assessment tools.

Highlights
  • Quick access to essential nursing facts
  • Formulas, lab values, and procedures
  • Information for pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients
  • Emergency care guidelines
  • Updated clinical developments and drug information
  • New assessment tools
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. An easy-to-use guide to the hundreds of important nursing facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, ECG info and many more. Find essential nursing information at a glance! Mosby’s PDQ for RN: Practical Detailed Quick is an easy-to-use concise guide to important facts formulas and procedures used in the clinical setting. It offers quick access to details you need but don’t usually memorize such as signs and symptoms medications conversions abbreviations and normal/abnormal ranges for lab tests. When in doubt check this handy reference! New to this edition * NEW! Expanded coverage addresses oxygen delivery, hypoglycemic drugs, cardiac rhythms (STEMI), seizure treatment, breath sounds, and more. * NEW assessment tools are included for pain, nutrition, and alcohol abuse. * UPDATED content reflects the latest clinical developments, screening guidelines, and drug information. Key Features * Sections provide quick access to essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more. * Easy to access on any iOS device and use in any clinical setting. * A focus on special populations includes separate sections on pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients. * Emergency Care section provides guidelines for treating stroke patients, assessing trauma patients, and responding to cardiopulmonary arrest. * HIPAA- and OSHA- compliant information reflects the latest practice standards and guidelines. * Colorful charts and tables make lookup easy, and data is thorough enough for even experienced practicing nurses. ISBN 10: 0323400280 ISBN 13: 9780323400282 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $24.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

About

Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

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The up-to-date content and proven study techniques you need to pass one of the most difficult courses in medical school Presented in a style that makes learning and retaining key information effortless, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology clearly explains each fundamental principal of drug actions. This updated edition includes the popular Trivia Sorter, which helps you understand the mechanism of action for the class of drugs and its side effects; consider if the drug is for a disorder or symptom; determine the unique features of single drugs in this class; and know the side effects and drug interactions of the class of drugs. Walking you through the learning process in a way that helps you master each concept before moving on to the next, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology encourages you to organize and condense the drug information you must remember; review key information, which is conveniently presented in boxes, tables, and illustrations; and identify the most important drugs in each class. Features: • 640 photos and illustrations • Includes study techniques not found in any other such resources • Key information presented in boxes, illustrations and tables This app is very intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The powerful search tool gives you word suggestions that appear in the text as you type, so it is lightning fast and helps with spelling those long medical terms. The search tool also keeps a recent history of past search terms so you can go back to a previous search result very easily. You have the ability to create notes and bookmarks separately for text, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. After the app has been downloaded, no internet connection is needed to retrieve the content of the app. All of the text and images are available to you on your device anytime, anywhere, and lightning fast. This app is also automatically optimized for whatever size device you are currently using, either phone or tablet. This interactive app contains the full content of Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Sixth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-13: 978-1264264841 ISBN-10: 1264264844 Editor: Janet L. Stringer, MD, PhD Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio

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Mosbys PDQ for RN4 screens
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mosbys PDQ for RN at Free against Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E's $39.99. Mosbys PDQ for RN also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mosbys PDQ for RN is free to download; Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E costs $39.99 up front. Mosbys PDQ for RN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year. Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mosbys PDQ for RN ships an update every 4 months, Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E every 18 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mosbys PDQ for RN versus Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMosbys PDQ for RNBasic Concepts Pharmacology 6E
PriceFree — better$39.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncUsatine & Erickson Media LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mosbys PDQ for RN

Subscriptions4
  • 25% Off Limited Period Offer$18.991 Year
  • 20% Off Limited Period Offer$19.991 Year
  • 15% Off Limited Period Offer$21.491 Year
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  • Mosby's PDQ for RN 1/Y Sub7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mosbys PDQ for RN free?
Mosbys PDQ for RN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E free?
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mosbys PDQ for RN or Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E have ads?
Mosbys PDQ for RN shows ads; Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E does not.
Which is updated more often, Mosbys PDQ for RN or Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E?
Mosbys PDQ for RN ships an update every 4 months, and Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E every 18 months. Most recently, Mosbys PDQ for RN was updated on October 27, 2026 and Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E on October 27, 2026.

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