Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses 2014

About this book

The 2014 Lippincotts Pocket Drug Guide for Nursesprovides current vital drug information in a nutshell. Based on the popular Lippincotts Nursing Drug Guide by Amy Karch this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 1 500 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The mini drug monographs include generic and trade names drug class pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule black box warnings indications & dosages dose adjustments adverse effects drug interactions nursing considerations and patient teaching. A new section provides Patient Safety information. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications laxatives combination products contraceptives and biological agents (vaccines). The pocket-sized 2014 LippincottsPocket Drug Guide for Nurses will quickly become your go-to guide for important drug facts and vital patient safety tips & alerts. New to this edition: More than 1 200 additions changes and updates on indications dosages and administration Section on Patient Safety and Medication Administration